Backwards!? Iran/Persia. Research its long, long history. Don't be myopic and focus solely on its religion. The west is quick to forget or gloss over its historic and cultural significance to humanity...
Read what I said, I am asking about religion and also state my ignorance and distrust of info media gives me.
I am fully aware of Persia (now Iran) and I am not focusing on its religious practices.
I am fully aware of Persia (now Iran) and I am not focusing on its religious practices.