Letter of goals
Christian Azadeghan Party of Iran – AMA
The impressive expansion of Christianity in Iran during recent years and increase in believers of justice and compassion of Christianity among Iranian people shows the necessity of creating a coherent political organization in this country more than ever. Iranian society has been under dictatorship and oppression for centuries. Destroying of this tyranny is not possible except with a radical change in the behaviors, structures and eventually participation of the whole nationalist and open-minded Iranian people.
Therefore, some Christian Iranians with different orientations for a free Iran has come together under a named “Christian Azadeghan Party of Iran” in the frame of efficient organization with correct political approaches.
About the name of the party
Name of the party is Christian Azadeghan of Iran. Each of these words shows the goal, unity, and future hope of this party.Azadeghan: according to the holy book, freedom is a definite right of every human and a divine gift that no power or government can stand against it. Christian: this is a human who with the obedience of the God of Jesus and do what he asks, believes that others are better than himself, has deep respect toward them and try in this way. Iran: consist of nationalists who believe in unity and integrity of our country and try hard for building and entitlement of Iranian citizens’ right
This party consists of all liberal people of Iranian regardless of their believes, religious orientation, ethnicity or cultural background. It believes that the interaction of this party having Christian identity, with other political parties of the country can help to supervise the performance of the executive branch better and prevent from a totalitarian rule. It can also help to create a diverse and peaceful atmosphere for leading the country. It can also help to create a healthy environment for cultural, political and social development of all Iranian people with the recognition of freedom of religion and thought.
Historical Perspective
We believe that characteristic of each nation and its high standards over the centuries, gets a beautiful shape just like a diamond under hard pressures. The history of Iran has experienced several up and downs during the last thousand years. It started from Hakhamanshian, Ashkanian and Sasanian dynasties that were leaders in science, culture, art and civilization. Then it goes to the attack of Muslim Arabs to the country and the fall of Iranian civilization, the courage and resistance of Iranian people for protecting culture and national ceremonies during the occupation of the country by the foreigners shows the depth of rich culture and civilization that has preserved and is preserving itself under any conditions. On the other hand, after the fall of Pahlavi kingdom, Iran witnessed the decline of power in the region and around the world. Millions of Iranians had to leave the country and immigrated to different countries around the world out of fear of Islamic government. The destructive war that was the result of Islamic government incitement ruined the country and its national wealth. In such a situation, either in the golden time of Iran’s civilization or the time of its darkness and decline, there were no other way except fundamental transformation in infrastructures, thoughts, and get experience to develop and make a bright future.
Christianity in the history of Iran
Christianity is not a western religion in Iran. It has born from the hearts of Iranian truth-seeker. Despite the conflict and hostility in the past centuries, especially past four decades that tried to fade and clean the effect from public mind, the evidence of Christianity it is still firmly clear to everyone. In the last century, selfless evangelists from various Christian groups have paved the way for entry of Iran from the age of ignorance to the age of science and industry with building schools, universities, hospitals, orphanages and leper houses. This heart connection of Iran with Christianity has been there from the beginning of its history. some sages traveled from Iran to Bethlehem in order to worship the promised king, Jesus. The story of these sages has connected the history of Christianity with Iran. On the other hand, presence of 3 Iranian races, Part and Maad and Ilamian, in the establishing of church in Feast of Pentecost – according to the second chapter of “Acts of The Apostles” book – shows Iranian presence in this event. So, Christianity is not only western but also Iranian people has a major role in keeping and developing this religion since the establishment of churches.
Iran, country for all Iranian
Iran with having thousand years history and twenty-five-hundred-governmental structure in the region is considered an ancient civilization. Iran has preserved its independent political and territorial identity during the history despite all wars and attacks. The goal of this party is maintaining unity and territorial integrity with the tricolor flag of the lion and the sun. In an interdependent but open-minded Iran, different languages and noble cultures enrich each other. People have cleaned themselves from ethnic prejudices, and even though talk and study in their own languages, they want to be citizens of a single culture. Citizens who live in a multi-ethnic society with each other with understanding, and Farsi language is the unifying part of Iranian people. We believe in fair distribution of construction and social welfare, public health insurance, education, free health care system, equal rights for every citizen regardless of their gender, ethnicity, language, place of living; and we will stand to achieve it. Service to elderly, people with special needs such as physical or financial disability, and retired people should be noticed. Services to these people should be provided to the extent that the fear of rejection is not felt in this groups. A decent life belongs to everybody and is everybody’s right. Skills of the elderly and retired people should be used appropriately.
Freedom and Individual Right
Christian Azadeghan Party of Iran considers man to be deserving of individual and social security, freedom in thinking, and choosing their own way of life. We believe in individual, social, political, and economical freedom and also women right in all judicial and economic aspects. For sure, these freedoms should not disturb security and freedom of other citizens under no circumstances. Cyrus the great was the first believer in human right and he tried hard to develop and enforce it. He was also a symbol of human equality and human right. Relying on a beautiful and admirable foundation of the past eras in combination with modern world achievements can make Iran successful.
For this reason, we accept and honor “Universal Declaration of Human Right” dated on 1948 in Paris. After all these oppression and dictatorship years, we are committed in helping Iranian people for preparation and compilation of the constitution according to social and political rights of the people; individual, social, cultural, and ethnical freedoms; and trying for protecting human position and their quality of life in this constitution.
The place of religion and religious beliefs in the political context and government
This party is believing in separation of religion and religious beliefs from political context of the government and we try in institutionalizing this value at all levels of government. So, we believe that having a religion or not having it is a right for everyone. Even though we believe in human right for having or not having any religion but we do not honor every belief or opinion.
This party wants a structure in which assessing the evaluation of big and small decisions, the well-being of the country, and the prosperity and safety of the nation guarantee the future of next generations. It is necessary to emphasis that according to bitter lessons learned from religious governments during the last centuries either Christianity or Islam and their destructive effects in various countries, Iranian civil society would be based on Secularism; and the interference of any religion in the political and governmental process will be strictly prevented. Thus, in the future of Iran’s political structure, governmental religion or religious government will not have a place.
With such a point of view, the behavior of three branches of government (executive branch, legislator branch, judiciary branch) should be far from fear, orders and fulfilling religious needs. Moreover, executive laws and knowledge and government behavior should be determined by collective wisdom and using the experiences of developed and free countries of the world.
Politics
Politics is a scientific, logical and efficient attitude for civil administration and managing the country, in order to take the nation to the summit of success and happiness. Politics from our point of view is the complete sovereignty of the people over their destiny and fundamental rights within the framework of civil, citizenship, union and social institutions. It means that people can govern the country practically. Form of government is as important as its content for this party. If these two are not coordinated with each other, we will face an inefficient and vulnerable system that is not able to fulfill the national aspirations. Type of the government should be chosen by people in a free referendum. The result of such a referendum with the supervision of international organizations will be respectful for us too. We believe in a secular parliamentary kingdom, where the powers of the king are provided by the Constituent Assembly in the basic constitution. We also believe in a multi-party and democratic system and looking for a healthy and friendly communication with other parties. Politics in our mind is communication and talking with all other countries in the world in order to have a peaceful relation by maintaining national interests for now and the future. Therefore, governmental system regardless of its type should be based on the independence of powers. It means that executive branch, legislator branch, and judiciary branch are independent from each other in order to be able to do their jobs properly and supervise other branches too.
The environment
From our party’s point of view, preserving and maintaining the environment is very important. In exploitation of natural resources (oil, gas, mines, etc.) the environment shouldn’t be neglected. Iran’s environment has been under erosion and pollution in the last four decades. Its soil has been lost, its waters has been polluted and all its water sources are under real danger. Inefficient and incompetent management over these vital resources and improper disposal of industrial and nuclear waste have caused irreparable losses. These are the result of Intentionality and ignorance of the managers and personal interest of a few rulers.
Persian Gulf fishing in a profit-seeking and unwise plan has been entrusted that can lead to the risk of extinction of marine aquatic lives and economic destruction of the south of the country. Moreover, lack of correct political management has ignored the people who live in northern states of the country in appeasement with other countries who use Caspian Sea well. It can lead to the extinction and gradual erosion of marine aquatic lives and also destruction of domestic and foreign tourism industry.
On the other hand, forests are depleted, mountains and river’s estuaries have been sold to profiters, wild life is in danger of extinction, deserts that can be the source of income just by itself have been attacked by a few people.
From our party’s point of view, creating a scientific relationship between industries and soil and environment, and also development of agriculture and livestock industries and exploitation of pastures, mountains, lagoons, meadows, rivers, and lakes are very important. We consider it is necessary to urgently adopt well-considered solutions and policies in cooperation with international organizations. At a glance, Iran’s environment must be saved from destruction for the future generations of our country.
Economic activities and renovation of Iran
Because of the incorrect policies, profiteering of officials, pervasive bribery in all parts of the country, and scammer of national wealth, the economy and industry of the country is seriously damaged and collapsed. For the development of the country in all economical aspects we need a management based on science, technology, innovation, discoveries, cooperation, and entrepreneurship with the help of updated scientific tools.
Creating public belief in entrepreneurship and allocating as much available national resources as possible in line with the growth and development of the private sector and maintaining the economic security of investors through the possible risks of domestic and foreign markets should be carefully considered.
Entering the labor market should be determined and provided without filtering and only according the talent, competency, and real ability of the people. Parallel to it, the promotion of useful work culture should be encouraged, supported and trained. Oil, gas and petrochemical industries should attract international investments and turn into a modern and forward-looking industry by preserving national interests instead of implementing destructive policies for immediate money making.
Heavy industries, automobile manufacturing, tourism and hotel making, agriculture, livestock, handicrafts, and other industries with respect to environment and creating right bridges with developed countries should be changed and get updated.
So, a huge and difficult task is ahead that needs unity, will and national determination. This critical transition period should be done far from the noise of battle and destructive policies and with the help of competent management and scientific consultations.
In interaction with countries and world powers, for the recovery of looted national wealth, it should be pursued with speed and the formation of specialized legal working groups in all competent international authorities.
The nuclear policies of Islamic Republic have caused the enmity of many countries and ultimately has led to Iran’s isolation. Thus, the view of this party about the nuclear industry of this country is line with transparency and peaceful use of it in science, industry and maintaining fossil resources for future generations.