The Economic Cost of Religious Institutions

Every year, a massive portion of Iran's national budget is allocated to religious institutions that produce nothing but ideology. These funds, which belong to the people, are drained into seminars, shrines, and propaganda machines while schools crumble and hospitals lack basic supplies.

Imagine an Iran where these billions are invested in renewable energy, modern education, and healthcare. The distinction between a theocracy and a secular state is not just philosophical; it is tangible in the quality of life of its citizens. Secularism is an economic necessity.