I am with your points up until the generalization that "Iranians feel this is a fake religion". I cant speak for all Iranians... anyway your larger point about

I am with your points up until the generalization that "Iranians feel this is a fake religion". I cant speak for all Iranians... anyway your larger point about this being about power is spot on. Another aspect of the Baha'i world-view that is likely even more important is the fact that they dont have clergy. What do you think a government that is intrinsically tied to its clergy is going to do?