Spiritual Secularism
At the “National Cooperation for Saving Iran” conference, representatives from the Yarsan (Ahl-e Haqq), for secular democracy
At the “National Cooperation for Saving Iran” conference, representatives from the Yarsan (Ahl-e Haqq) community took part—showing unity among Iran’s diverse religions and cultures in the effort to rebuild political ethics and create a spiritually rooted secular democracy.
One Yarsan speaker highlighted key values like territorial integrity and the separation of religion from government. Their words reminded us that religious minorities also suffer under religious tyranny, and many have long stood at the frontlines of defending secularism.
Our fight is to end the Islamic Republic and build a secular democracy—not against Islam or any other faith. In tomorrow’s Iran, religion will be separate from the state, but all beliefs will be free to celebrate their traditions.
The future Iran will be a colorful tapestry of rituals and cultures: Sufi music and dance, Bahá’í and Zoroastrian festivals, Christian and other ceremonies—all part of a rich cultural life that brings tourism, local income, and jobs. A secular democracy that honors spiritual freedom.
Raghu Kondori, Director of Shahvand think tank
