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Theocracy is a form of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler. For believers, theocracy is a form of government in which divine power governs an earthly human state, either in a personal incarnation or, more often, via religious institutional representatives (i.e.: a church), replacing or dominating civil government. [1] Theocratic governments enact theonomic laws.
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∙ 8y agoA THEOCRACY is a government in which is ruled by either (1) a person who claims to be a god or (2) a person who claims to be able to determine the will of the gods. In this case, the religious authority is himself writing the laws of the country and enforcing them. A version of type one would be ancient Egypt, where the Pharaoh was considered to be a god, and who ruled based on this religious right. A version of type two would be the Islamic Republic of Iran. Iran is a theocracy because the Ayatollahs are all clergy of the Twelver Shiite Islam religion. Although Iran has an elected parliament, who can run in the elections (and often the results) are controlled by the non-elected Supreme Council of Ayatollahs.
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The government of iran today is based on islamic law. What term best describes a government based on religion?
The term that best describes a government based on religion is called a Theocracy (Theo meaning God).
What is theological republic?
a government based on religion
What kind of government and religion did Rome have?
Limited democracy; Polytheism.
Can religion and government operate cohesively?
Yes. Religion and Government can operate cohesively provided 1. country should have single religion 2. Religion should be based on human values, and 3. Constitution on which Government runs the country should be based on the principles of religion which is followed by the country people. Most of the Muslim and few Buddhist countries are examples of this.
Judaism is what kind of religion?
Monotheistic; based upon Divine revelation.
What is government like in a theocracy?
It is a government based solely upon religion. It depends on the religion to see what its like. Basically the beliefs the religion has are turned into laws. So if the religion says you cant eat a cow, then eating a cow would be illegal in a theocratic government.
What was William Penn's philosophy on government and religion?
Penn was a Quaker and his philosophy on government and religion was based on his being a Quaker. He was arrested and jailed many times for being a Quaker and not following the state religion.
Is Islam a limited or unlimited government?
Islam is not a government. It is a religion. The Muslim may adopt any kind of Government as suited to their will.
What type of government uses religious laws to rule the citizens?
A theocracy is a form of government that rules based on religious laws and principles. In a theocracy, religious leaders often hold political power and govern in accordance with religious beliefs. Examples include Iran and Vatican City.
What is the difference between Canada and Egypt when it comes to government?
Canada does not discriminate based on religion and hopefully the government of Egypt will respect it's citizens regardless of religion from now on.
How was a theocracy different from a government run by warrior - kings?
A theocracy is a religion based government.
Does the scripture come from tradition?
I think it kind of depends on the kind of scripture you are speaking of, but I for most cases, the answer is no. It is based off of the word of the God of the religion and the religion's prophets
