Want this question answered?
They were a Theocracy. In other words they lived ruled by the church.
The Puritans in Salem believed in a theocratic government where civil and religious authorities were closely intertwined to ensure obedience to God's laws. They saw it as a way to enforce moral standards and root out any potential threats to their religious beliefs or practices. Theocracy was viewed as essential for maintaining social order and safeguarding the community from perceived spiritual dangers.
To maintain their unity.
One example of a theocracy government is Iran
There is no word for a government that has control of its religion, since any form of government could do that if it wished. You may be thinking of a "theocracy", but that is where the religion controls or is the government.
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.
how wouldnt it affect the view of salem residents toward witchcraft?
how wouldnt it affect the view of salem residents toward witchcraft?
The Fertile Crescent maintained a government based on theocracy. In a theocracy, a deity is recognized as the ruler of the government.
the theocracy runned by religous
A government dominated by a single religion is usually referred to as a theocracy. In a theocracy, religious leaders or religious laws hold political power and influence government policies and decisions.
theocracy