They controlled the status of the persons soul. Do what I say or you will be smited by god and go to hell when you die.
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∙ 16y agoIn a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
In a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
In a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
In a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
The Leaders of the church have the power, and is derived from God.
im pretty sure my mom doesn't keep the power
By the will of God, Rising through the ranks of that religion.
Monarchy is rule by a king, prince, emir, sultan, or other hereditary power-holder. Theocracy is rule by a religious leader or a person who is believed to be a god-in-the-flesh. In many societies, monarchies have been theocracies since the king was believed to be a physical god, such as in ancient Egypt or as recently as World War II Japan. However, you can have monarchies that are either secular states or states where there is an official religion, but this religion does not have ruling power. You can also have theocracies where the rulership comes to power via internal appointment or quasi-democratic election as opposed to heredity, so these would be non-monarchic theocracies.
Priests accepting indulgences. Priests having children. Priests valuing money even though they took a vow of poverty. Priests abusing their power.
priests do not necessarily have "power" they are there to serve the people who are members of the church
Among priests.
Assuming a traditional theocracy, power is gained by being a recognized interpreter of the Divine Will. In Ancient Egyptian society, becoming a priest of a key god like Amun Re helped you accede to political power.