Issues and Patterns of Religious Democracy

This article's primary concern is to provide a kind of taxonomy that covers all theoretical viewpoints about "religious democracy". To this end, five patterns have been identified. First one falls under Islamic Republic of Iran's interpretations which were mostly at service of establishing principles of the constitution. Second type is viewpoints of "religious democracy" against Islamic Republic of Iran proposed by figures who theorize based on Islam. Other interpretations presuppose the principles of the constitution try to manifest their capacities that include third to fifth types. Third type display more sensitivity toward divine rights and legitimacy. Fourth type is more concerned about public rights and legitimacy. Fifth type pays attention to both divine and public rightsand legitimacy. Discussions within the taxonomy clarified theoretical position of "religious democracy" itself as well as its numerous patterns and problems.