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No doubt some useful opinions wil be given by others, so I propose to restrict myself to ing the question by giving a few selected examples, of which there are many. It is fair to define 'church' broadly, since the paradigm is really about religious leaders having some control over state affairs, as well as the state having some control over religious affairs. Also the question, in asking whether it is a good thing, seems largely directed to the present world.
So, broadly speaking, the most well-known example of religious authorities having control over state affairs is: Iran. While the present regime may be arguably better for the populace than the corrupt and ruthless regime of the former Shah of Iran, many would say that it would be a good thing to separate religion and state in Iran.
Several other Middle Eastern countries involve religion in state affairs. An important one is the allegedly repressive Saudi Arabian regime. The state of Israel may have no formal links between the religious authorities and the state authorities, but Israel does see itself as a nation based on Judaism. Evidence of this is in the automatic "right of return" that allows all Jews worldwide to take up citizenship and residence, while rejecting any right of return for former Palestinian residents of what is now Israel.
China is, in one way, a state that puts church and state together, since the central government insists on the right to appoint bishops to the local Catholic Church. Many Christians find this offensive, although it was common practice in medieval Europe for the secular ruler to appoint his own bishops.
The Middle Ages were the heyday of church and state together. This facilitated repression, persecution and witchhunts. It also lead to the disastrous Crusades in which so many lives were lost, without any direct long-term gain to Christian Europe.
What else can I help you with?
Why should church property be exempt from taxes?
You could make the argument that it should be tax exempt because it's nonprofit, but separation of church and state says that as an entity that isn't operated by the state, it should be taxed like any thing else.
How did Muslims treat the separation of church and state in mid-eivil age?
Separation of church and state is an American misreading of the US constitution. So there was no such thing in the medieval times, Islam or not.
When did people start to go to church?
The church has been upon the earth since the days of Adam. It was the true church. There is no doubt that Adam was taught by angels as to the things he should do, the building of a place of worship would have been one such thing which Adam was commanded to do, so that his posterity could gather together and give thanks to God.
Do you agree in the separation of the church and state of the Philippines?
The state (or country) should always stay out of the affairs of the church. The church should be free from any restrictions from the state since the head is Christ Himself. This doesn't mean that the church is above the law. The church should obey the law unless the law requires disobedience to God, at which point the church should disobey the law in order to obey God. Any idea of "Separation of Church and State" should be for the church's protection from the state, otherwise the result will be to "kick God out" of the country so to speak and that is never a good thing!
What is one thing that the federal and state government do together?
Ensure that they do everything they can to get re-elected.
What are the church contribution to the heretical groups in the early church?
Before the fourth century, when Constantine made Christianity legal, the only thing that the early Church could do about heretical groups was to shun them, and exclude them from worship.
Is there such thing as a public Christian college?
No. By law there has to be a separation of church and state. A "Public" Christian college is a violation of constitutional law.
Is separation of church and state a good or bad thing?
I am wondering that myself. I am presuming that it can be both depending on certain factors which is why we are wondering this??
What were the Puritans certain of?
Unlike the Pilgrims who felt there could be a change made from within to their mother church, the Puritans believed there could only be one thing to correct the problem - break away from the Anglican or Church of England altogether - which they did.
Did Emily Murphy do the same thing as nellie mcclung?
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What is the worce thing could happen for feliny charges?
You could be sentenced. Depending on the type of felony, and state, you could be sentenced to death.
What is a Atheist church called?
There is no such thing as an atheist church.
