A theocracy is technically a government ruled by God, and his authorities (the religious leaders) interpreting his word and administrating it for him.
An ecclesiocracy is a government in which religious leaders assume a leading role in the state, but do not claim that they are speaking for God.
A theocracy is technically a government ruled by God, and his authorities (the religious leaders) interpreting his word and administrating it for him.An ecclesiocracy is a government in which religious leaders assume a leading role in the state, but do not claim that they are speaking for God.
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The Pope, Bishops, Sisters (Nuns) society, Priests and ministers are the religious leaders in christianity.
A theocracy is technically a government ruled by God, and his authorities (the religious leaders) interpreting his word and administrating it for him.An ecclesiocracy is a government in which religious leaders assume a leading role in the state, but do not claim that they are speaking for God.
local leaders who held both political and religious roles in malian society
The word "theocratic" comes from the Greek words for "god" and "government. It means "government by priests" or whatever kind of religious leaders the particular state has. A "theocratic republic" would be a state whose governors are elected from a group of priests. Vatican City is a "theocratic republic". The government of Iran, although described as a republic, is really more like a theocratic constitutional monarchy, as the Supreme Leader (Ayatollah) is not an elected position (but is one which is always filled by a top cleric.)
Japan's early society was divided into their own separate clans. Each clan was totaly separate from the others and had their own religion and were ruled by the clan leaders
Some religious leaders made decisions for the rulers (government) and also decided what appropriate conduct was for the various members of the society. They also decided upon the punishment for transgressions against their stipulate code.
There are as many religious leaders in the world as there are religions.
During the Iranian revolution the Shah , the ruler was over thrown and the Clergy came to powere and ruled with the help of the religious leaders.
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A government controlled by religious leaders is called a theocracy. In a theocracy, religious laws and beliefs dictate political decisions and governance.