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The extension of the clergy (church officials) into politics is based on a church's interest in the welfare of the populace. However, in the past, the church frequently wielded governmental powers itself, and still does in some religions, notably Islam.
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Clergy in a sentence?
Of all the clergy, bishops and abbots were most involved in political matters.
What is a government ruled by the clergy?
A government ruled by the clergy is known as a theocracy, where religious leaders hold political power and authority. In a theocracy, laws and policies are often based on religious principles and beliefs, with the clergy playing a key role in governance.
When was Islam spread by political order?
Islam is a missionary religion. It has no institution, clergy, tribe, race or nationality. Therefore no one can order it around with any "political orders".
What were the Nazi targeting?
Jewish people, homosexuals, Gypsies, disabled people, Polish people, political enemies, dissenting clergy and etc.
Were nuns a part of the third estate?
No, they were part of the first estate: the Clergy. - or would have been, had not being female disqualified them from all political activity.
What has the author David B Chesebrough written?
David B. Chesebrough has written: 'Clergy dissent in the Old South, 1830-1865' -- subject(s): History, Slavery and the church, Dissenters, Clergy, Political activity 'Phillips Brooks' 'Charles G. Finney'
What are the names of Confucius's educators?
Confucius never had enough political power to put his ideas into practice, therefore, he never created a clergy. Confucianism is spread by just basic teachers who follow the religion and parents. Confucius never had enough political power to put his ideas into practice, therefore, he never created a clergy. Confucianism is spread by just basic teachers who follow the religion and parents.
What were the social divisions in France before the revolution?
French Society was in pre-revolutionary France was divided into three political classes or Estates. The First Estate was the Catholic clergy, the second estate was the nobility, and the Third Estate was everyone else.
Is there a law that President Obama can appoint clergy?
No, there is no such law. America has a separation of church and state, which means religion and government are not supposed to mix. Of course, presidents can express their views about religious issues, (and clergy can express theirs about political issues) but it would be unconstitutional for any president, Mr. Obama included, to appoint members of the clergy. Each religion is responsible for that duty, and the government stays out of it.
What is a clergy collar?
Clergy is a minister. Google him to find out!
What were the two divisions of the clergy in the middle ages?
The two types of clergy were regular clergy and secular clergy. Regular clergy were those who were in monastic orders, and so were regulated by the rules of those orders; they included monks and abbots. Secular clergy were those who served the secular population; they were deacons, priests, and bishops serving the secular people, or people who were not clergy.
What has the author Tinming Ko written?
Tinming Ko has written: 'The sacred citizens and the secular city' -- subject(s): Christianity and politics, Clergy, Political activity, Protestant churches
