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Originally Posted by SoonerCoug
My argument for Iran's potential and relative decency is the westernization of its youth, and the fact that the theocratic regime promotes education much better than previous regimes. In other words, I believe the current regime to be a huge step forward from the Shah, and the theocratic quasi-democracy that they have has some real potential for moderation in the future.
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There have been significant studies showing how backward the education models are within all Islamic societies as those religious schools actually thwart thinking and thereby undermine the purpose of education. Basically the sole purpose of these religious schools is political indoctrination and radicalization of the younger peoples. I believe they are called madrasses. Until Iran adopts a secular form of education, I see it merely as a way to radicalize its political movement.