The Islamic Revolution was the result of discontent with the Westernization and modernization of Iran. People felt as if the Shah was imposing a society contaminated by Westernized influences and distancing himself from culture and religion. This seems to be a common trend in other revolutionary movements. It seems that most revolutionaries are the result of a desire or need to change an injustice. It is created based on or idea of ​​an injustice or a need for change within society, politically or economically. It is usually led by thinkers, educators, prestigious leaders, as seen with Khomeini. However, unlike other revolutionaries, the Islamic Revolution differs because religion actually played a leading role. Although other revolutions occurred as a result of the shift between the separation of religion and state, the Islamic revolution was based on the ideologies of a religious leader. He wanted to bring religion back into politics, and thought that Shiites lacked religious and cultural foundations and drifted away towards a modernized, fundamental society. Khomeini's intent was to restore Iran and remove the contamination brought by Westernized influences. Furthermore, he is not seeking the rights of all Iranian people, but those of the Sunni or Islamic faith. When other revolutions included the majority of people, the Islamic Revolution excluded and discriminated against Shiites (Nasr, 2007).