Speaking only for democracy, it is based on the concept of a divine Creator, and crumbles without it.
No, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology and you'll see that the government does not hold it as a religion.
Religion was government
No, you do not need to be certified by the government to create a religion. However, there may be legal requirements depending on the activities and practices of the religion, such as tax-exempt status or incorporation as a religious organization.
Judaism is the religion of the Jews, it is not a government.
Answer: Atheism is the official religion of the Chinese Government.
The religion was the foundation for their beliefs and colonial government.
A theocracy is a form of government in which religious leaders hold political power, often basing laws and policies on religious beliefs. It intertwines government and religion, with religious principles influencing societal norms and cultural practices within the society.
There was no relation between religion and government in the 1850's. Separation between religion and government was enacted in the 1700's.
Government by a religion or religious leader. (theo- means religion and -cracy means government)
No, because the states have to go by the US Constitution and under Amendment I in the Bill of Rights, it says that the government cannot have a national religion, nor can the government favor one religion over another. In this case, it would be favoring one religion over another.
There is no "official" religion in the United States where religion must be separated from government pursuant the the United States Constitution.There is no "official" religion in the United States where religion must be separated from government pursuant the the United States Constitution.There is no "official" religion in the United States where religion must be separated from government pursuant the the United States Constitution.There is no "official" religion in the United States where religion must be separated from government pursuant the the United States Constitution.
It doesn't. China's government sanctions religion. As such, you can say that it encourages Atheism, though Atheists would probably not call this a religion as such.