Quotes from Abdolkarim Soroush

Compromise has a negative connotation.

Religion forbids us from assuming a God-like character. This is especially true in politics and government, where limiting the power of the state, division of powers, and the doctrine of checks and balances are established in order to prevent accumulation of power that might lead to such Godly claims.

Arresting development, attacking science, and glorifying poverty is not the answer to the vices that attend prosperity.

A realistic view of humanity will stop the proliferation of impossible injunctions.

It is impossible to advance new theories... when you are under the influence of a particular view, or under the pressure of a particular dogma.