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Religious intellectualism in Iran

Okay kiddo, do you know what religion is? It's when people believe in a higher power like God and follow certain rules and practices. In Iran, there are a lot of people who follow a religion called Islam.

Now, some people in Iran don't just believe blindly, they use their brains to think and question things. This is called intellectualism. So, when people use their brains to understand religion and think about it deeply, it's called religious intellectualism.

In Iran, there are many religious scholars who study and think about Islam and its teachings. They write books and give lectures to help people understand their religion in a smart way.

Religious intellectualism is important because it helps people understand their religion better and not just follow it blindly. People can think for themselves and come to their own conclusions about what their religion really means. And this helps them live a better life and be a good person.