BOOK- Religion v/s Religion

By: Ali Shariati

The book gives a good insight to conflict existing between Religion of revolution (the radical religion) or Monothiesm and religion of legitimation (the conservative religion) or Multi-Thiesm. It elobarates the fact that throughout history there hasn't been as such a non-religious rival of religion, but another false and status quoist religion has been the opponent. The one striking point on the Marxist claim of religion being 'a status quoist' and 'tool in the hands of few' is regarded true... (show more)

The compilation of Ali Shariati's 2 lectures in the form of book Religion v/s Religion. The 1st lecture of the book gives a good insight to conflict existing between Religion of revolution (the radical religion) or Monotheism and religion of legitimation (the conservative religion) or Multi-Thiesm. It elaborates the fact that throughout history there hasn't been as such a non-religious rival of religion, but another false and status quoist religion has been the opponent. The one striking point on the Marxist claim of religion being 'a status quoist' and 'tool in the hands of few' is regarded true only for the false religion/religion of legitimation. A must read booklet.