1978 Revolution Revisited: Regrets of Former Revolutionaries
Mohsen Sazgara: Skepticism in the Wake of 1978 A key figure during the events of 1978, Mohsen Saghagara shares a deep skepticism about revolutionary ideologies. Despite a willingness to stand against oppressive regimes, Saghagara criticizes the revolutionary fervor of 1978, highlighting its misunderstood and potentially disastrous reading of religion. His reflections shed light on the unintended consequences that followed the revolution.
Mohsen Sazgara’s skepticism about revolutionary ideology challenges us to question the ideological underpinnings that shaped the fervor of 1978. His assertion that the revolutionary ideology was a misunderstood reading of religion opens a dialogue about the role of ideology in driving societal change and the potential pitfalls of such fervent beliefs.