Iran and the Model of Religious Economy

The video explores the concept of religious economy, illustrating how historical forces have shaped state-sponsored religions, such as Shi'ism in Iran during the Safavid revolution. It contrasts this with the religious economy in Russia, highlighting its monopolistic nature. The discussion extends to modern Iran and Iraq, comparing state-dominated and anarchistic religious economies, respectively.

What are the characteristics of the religious economy in Russia compared to that in Iran?

How does the collapse of state structure in Iraq affect religious entrepreneurship?