Iran, Saudi Arabia...
Take your pick.
local leaders who held both political and religious roles in malian society
Over the course of history, there have been excellent Christian political leaders and appalling ones - just as there have been excellent and appalling political leaders of other faiths. This question can be placed in the context of a non-Christian leader such as Mahatma Gandhi, or a probably Christian Adolph Hitler. The religious beliefs of a political leader have not been shown to determine his or her suitability for high office.
The religious leaders of the Eastern Roman Empire were primarily known as bishops, with the Bishop of Constantinople being the most prominent among them, often referred to as the Patriarch of Constantinople. This position held significant authority in both religious and political matters within the empire. Other notable titles included archbishops and metropolitans, who oversaw various regions and dioceses. The Eastern Orthodox Church, which emerged from this context, played a crucial role in shaping the spiritual life of the empire.
The problems between religious and political leaders lay in a matter of control. Very simplistically, some kings gave the Church a lot of latitude, including status of being free of taxation, having clergy exempt from secular trials, and allowing churches and monasteries to provide sanctuary to fugitives. Other kings wanted to limit these powers, and when they tried to do so, Church leaders naturally resented it and worked to maintain their power, which made monarchs and lords unhappy. The Church had jurisdiction over oaths, with were vitally important in medieval society, and a bishop or pope could nullify an oath, freeing people from feudal obligations. The political leaders resented this and sought to gain power over the Church by seeing to it that their own candidates were appointed. The church resented such interference. There were emperors and kings whose power was greatly reduced because of a conflict with a pope. But on the other hand, there were popes who lost much of their authority because of political moves by monarchs and kings.
Anne Hutchinson dared to question the religious authority of the Puritan ministers. She held meetings in her home, where people felt free to question religious beliefs and racial prejudice. She was a champion of the Native American people. The religious leaders kicked her out of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. She resettled in Long Island with her 15 children, and they were all killed by Native Americans.
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.
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
Wasn't it pharo