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Transcript of Iran Secular state vs. Theocracy. Area our textbook refers to as Middle East.
Iran
Secular state vs. Theocracy
Area our textbook
refers to as Middle East
Iran
Monarchy Theocracy
• Iran was a monarchy until the “Islamic Revolution of 1979”.
• The last king was Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi.
Secularism vs. TheocracySecular State:• government where a
country is officially neutral in ALL matters of religion.
• not supporting one religion over another religion.
• not denying religion to its people.
• treating all citizens equally regardless of religion.
Theocracy:• government where a
country is ruled by clergy or by religious officials.
• “divine guidance”.• God himself is
recognized as the head of the government.
SECULAR
THEOCRACY
Should a nation be ruled by its peoples’ religion?
After 1979, Iran became a theocracy.Iran = Islamic Republic
And still is TODAY!
1979: Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini Today: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The Supreme Leader of Iran Is the highest ranking authority in Iran (more powerful than the President of Iran)!