2007-04-21 05:07:17 · 9 answers · asked by Mick J 1 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Like all the "fundamentalists" in both Islam and Christianity that have generated headlines, he wanted people to believe he had the "true" word from the Creator. I believe all such will burn in Hell for misleading the ignorant and placing themselves above Divine mercy.
2007-04-21 05:11:22 · answer #1 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He felt strongly that the nation had strayed from the teachings of their religion and that the problems of the people would be solved if everyone were to follow those teachings. The caveat is "whether they liked it or not." His belief system allowed for no differences of opinion, no compromise, and no allowances for the changes in culture in the last 1000 years.
The up side was that street crime dropped dramatically, and literacy rose. (Sorry, I can't think of any other benefits to the people of Iran.)
The down side was that half the population (all the women) lost virtually all their civil liberties. Political power was concentrated in the hands of religious leaders who may well have been well schooled in religious matters, but had no experience with political or civil matters. Any ordinary politcal dissent was labeled as dissent against the religion and thus it was categorically denied.
It became a government without checks and balances and therefore, a government unable and unwilling to change in order to serve the needs of the people.
I'm doubt he sought change to benefit himself. Most likely his intent was to bring Iran to what he thought was God's wish, in other words, a holy crusade.
2007-04-21 05:23:24 · answer #2 · answered by smallbizperson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smallbiz got it right on the nail! I would add, as ex military, it was known and appreciated what Iran would become, it was also know that the Ayatollah was, mentally, off his nut! Having over many years in France continually caused civil dissent, and repeatedly violated every rule in the book!
The Iranians were warned what would happen, the young told all their rights, freedom etc would be taken away! But they wouldn't listen.
On his return his acts of violence, his atrocities were legion and hundreds of thousands of Iranians paid the price as the clerics enforced their unelected rule on the Nation.
Attempts by Allies to have him assassinated in France before he went to Iran were all botched by the Frence security services.
Years later the French Authorities admitted their mistake. However, it was too late and Iran sank into the Abyss of Islams Dark Satanic past.
It is also the opinion in may allied circles that the French authorities, at the time of the hostage crisis, leaked news of the raid to the clerics who then acted to prevent the rescue forces carrying out their mission!!
2007-04-21 06:04:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't assume everybody acts only for "his own benefit." However, Khomenini did gain supreme power over a nation, I guess there are people who will do what's necessary to gain power. And if he was a true believer, the promise of more rewards in the next life.
2007-04-21 05:40:33 · answer #4 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest benefit for the world is to turn iran into a target of nuclear weapons!!!
2007-04-21 05:10:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He got to be the ruler, instead of being a subject of the Shah.
2007-04-21 05:10:29 · answer #6 · answered by Varcan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A seat in paradise on the right hand of Allah.
2007-04-21 05:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by Homeless in Phoenix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He just want to get money out of it and then laugh at the people.
2007-04-21 05:26:13 · answer #8 · answered by Sara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He had ultimate faith in his own beliefs and felt that everyone else should, too.
Ego satisfaction.
2007-04-21 05:13:55 · answer #9 · answered by Ben 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋