In a theocracy, everything is run by the religious hierarchy. (Technically, it's run by God, but He doesn't seem to take much interest in the day-to-day politics.) So if you wish to participate in the theocracy, you must become part of the religious structure, and attain some power or status in that structure. The only functioning theocracies in this era are Islamic, such as the Islamic Republic of Iran. Not even Saudi Arabia is a real theocracy.
No, Afghanistan is not a theocracy. It is officially an Islamic republic with elements of democracy in its government structure. Islamic law does influence governance and society in Afghanistan, but it is not a fully theocratic state.
The Puritans used theocracy as their political structure. Theocracy is the belief that God is the supreme ruler and the Bible is the law.
There is no antonym for theocracy.
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In a theocracy, the people are ruled by God. Sometimes in a theocracy, God's laws are interpreted by priests.
theocracy is civily ruled
Massachusetts Bay Colony was a theocracy.
A theocracy is a goverenment headed by religious authorities.
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