The Islamic Revolution was the result of dissatisfaction with the westernization and modernization of Iran. People felt that the Shah was imposing a society contaminated by Westernized influences and moving away from culture and religion. This seems to be a trend common to other revolutionary movements. It seems that most revolutionaries are the result of a desire or need to change an injustice. It is created on the basis or ideation of an injustice or a need for change within society, politically or economically. It is generally led by thinkers, educators, prestigious leaders, as we saw with Khomeini. However, unlike other revolutionaries, the Islamic Revolution is notable for the fact that religion played a leading role. Although other revolutions were the result of a shift between the separation of religion and state, the Islamic Revolution was based on the ideologies of a religious leader. He wanted to restore religion in politics and believed that Shiites lacked religious and cultural foundations and were moving away toward a modernized and basic society. Khomeini's intention was to restore Iran and eliminate the contamination brought by Westernized influences. Nor does he defend the rights of all Iranians, but those of Sunni or Islamic faith. While other revolutions included the majority of the people, the Islamic Revolution excluded and discriminated against Shiites (Nasr, 2007).