Soroush's political theory in line with the modern tradition

Soroush is primarily interested in the philosophy of science philosophy of religion the philosophical system of Molana Jalaleddin Balkhi (Rumi) and comparative philosophy. He is a world expert on Rumi and Persian Sufi poetry.The philosophy of Abdolkarim Soroush can be summarized as follows: Distinction between religion and our understanding of religion.Distinction between essential and accidental aspects of religion.Distinction between minimalist and maximalist interpretation of Islam.Distinction between values and morals that are considered internal in respect to Islam and those that are external.Distinction between Religious belief and Religious faith.Distinction between religion as an ideology/ identity and religion of truth.