The term theocracy means rule by God. However, we never find a theocracy in which God has actually assumed office in person. Instead, we find theocracies in which some religious leader claims to speak on behalf of God. Since the authority of God is absolute, it follows that those who speak on His behalf also exercise absolute authority. So anyone who disagrees with a theocratic ruler can be executed as a heretic.
A theocracy is a religion based government.
A church run government is called a Theocracy.
The Iranian government is and example of such a Theocracy.
Its called a theocracy.
The Indus River Valley Civilization is a Theocracy government and a Theocracy is run by a priest so there government and religion were combined.
A Theocracy is a government run and influenced by a religion. A pharaoh is equivalent to a king in ancient Egypt.
limited government Government run by the church would be called a Theocracy.
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A state run by the church is called a theocracy. In a theocracy, religious leaders hold political power and influence government policies and decisions based on religious principles.
A synonym for theocracy is "ecclesiocracy," which refers to a government where religious authorities hold political power.
A government run by church leaders is known as a theocracy. In a theocracy, religious leaders hold political power and make decisions based on religious beliefs and principles. This system can blur the line between religion and government, leading to concerns about individual rights and freedoms.
Yes, when religious leaders run a government it is a theocracy. Many countries today are still theocratic.