From Political Islam to Civil Religion: The Possibilities of a Pluralistic Constitution and its Impact on Human Rights in Post-Revolutionary Iran

The two categories of political religion and civil (also civic) religion, the ways a nation can nurture latter, have been concern number philosophers since long time ago. Relevant to this is ideals democracy, separation politics necessity having secular legal covenant, which represents philosophy modern republic. Theorists particularly Jean-Jacques Rousseau, were concerned with role established religions, in systems that why they put forward different, at times even contrasting, theories about compatibility Christianity as well objectives politics, center ideal citizenship. present paper will focus on post-revolutionary constitution status republicanism investigate possibilities, if any, finding solution long-lasting problematic Islam democracy Iran. My hypothesis current incapable allowing for due its monistic nature, hinders reconciliation between democracy. Iran needs better one legacy republicanism, religious pluralism, respected endorsed.