The Religious and Ethical Function of the Institution of the Clergy in the Abrahamic Religions in Iran

Author:
Rasoul Karimi
Level:
Master
Subject(s):
Abrahamic Religions
Language:
Farsi
Faculty:
Faculty of Religions
Year:
2019
Publisher:
URD Press
Supervisor(s):
Ali Asghar Eslami Tanha
Advisor(s):
Eliyas Arefzadeh

Faith and ethics are two essential elements in the Abrahamic religions that have many doctrines. The history of religions has shown that clergy have always played a prominent role in fostering faith and morality, and have been an important factor in satisfying the desirable religions of religions. In any of the Abrahamic religions, a clergy, in addition to having specific teachings for their followers, must not forget the need to know other religions, which are the foundation of faith and stand as a strong barrier to the fight against the faith. On the other hand, the geography of Iran, its special culture and the many hundred years of experience of different religions in it hase provided a very good ground for the clergy of the Abrahamic religions. To assess the faith and moral function of the Abrahamic Religious Institution in Iran, an examination of the specifics of the clergy and its functions was conducted through interviews with religious officials and practitioners, who examined the function and role of the clergy and the information obtained from the interview. Requirements, analysis, and themes were obtained. The interviews and themes revealed, in addition to illustrating the unparalleled position of the Abrahamic clergy, show that the dangers of religiosity in modern times have marked all religions and that efforts to maintain unitary faith are all Religions agree, and consider the need for the cooperation and thought of religious authorities to be an important step in countering religious prejudice and preserving the followers’ religion.