Iran, Saudi Arabia...
Take your pick.
Iran, Saudi Arabia... Take your pick.
Historically, Egypt had intertwined religious and political leadership, with pharaohs being seen as both rulers and divine figures. In more recent times, there is a separation of religious and political leadership, with political leaders holding authority over governance and religious leaders presiding over religious matters within the country.
Theocracy
Since Israel has no official state religion, its political leaders are not religious leaders, and its religious leaders are not political leaders, in contrast to some other countries in the region and elsewhere.
A government by divine authority is known as a theocracy, where religious leaders or institutions hold political power based on their claimed connection to a divine entity. This form of government intertwines religious and political authority, often resulting in laws and policies based on religious teachings or beliefs.
A government directly tied to a country's religion.
The religious leaders once asked Jesus by what power or authority he performed signs and miracles?
Sources of moral authority include statements by religious leaders such as the Pope, bishops of various faiths, speeches by religious leaders at their church, or temple, television programs such as the Seven Hundred Club, books written by religious leaders, and religious websites.
Secular leaders often challenged authority by asserting their power and autonomy against religious institutions, particularly in regions where the church held significant influence. They enacted reforms that centralized governance, promoted nationalism, and emphasized secularism, thereby diminishing the church's role in political matters. Additionally, secular leaders utilized legal and military means to undermine or confront the authority of religious leaders, seeking to establish their legitimacy and control over their states. This struggle for power often led to conflicts that shaped the political landscape of their time.
A 'Theocracy' is run by religious leaders.
A theocratic Islamic state is a form of government where religious leaders hold significant political power and enforce laws based on Islamic principles and teachings. This system combines religious authority with political authority, shaping governance, law, and societal norms according to specific interpretations of Islamic faith.
theocracy-a government controlled by religious leaders