Communication Model Clergy and the Young Generation Ayatollah Javadi Amoli Perspectives

Based on the thoughts of Ayatollah Javadi Amoli, through an analytic approach, i.e. analysis of the conceptual features in human communication, one can think of three communication models: methodical, regular and supreme. Therefore, this article deals with the favorable model of communication between the clergy and the young generation within the framework of “supreme communication”. Considering the structure of the spiritual personality and the characteristics of the youths, Ayatollah Javadi Amoli believes that clergy will be capable of setting a successful communication with the young generation by paying attention to two central features including “rationality” and “honesty”. In this model, rationality necessitates that the clergy in their communication with the young generation pay attention to the following features: recognition of the youth identity, religious instruction, encouragement of rationality, control of sensual aspirations, bearing doubts in mind, and suggestion of constructive models. Furthermore in the interaction with the youths, based on the concept of “honesty”, it is necessary for the clergy to be eloquent, polite, and affectionate in preaching the religion.