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In a theocracy, the religion that provides justification for its existence and its laws could be Judaism (in the Hasmonean era), Christianity (especially in the Middle Ages), Islam or Buddhism (in Tibet), among others. Control of the state and obedient religious adherence provide the priesthood with total power over every action and thought of the citizens. The result is often that religion becomes more extreme and laws more harsh. Laws increasingly become determined by interpretation of scriptures, rather than the common good, and enforced at the whim of religious leaders.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoTHEY AREN'T. The views of the citizenry are wholly irrelevant in a theocracy. The only thing that matters is what the religious leaders say or the deified ruler says.
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What is a government dominated by a single religion called?
Theocracy
Religion in politics?
Theocracy.
What do you call a society ruled by religion?
The term is theocracy.
What is a government that is based on religious laws called?
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.
In a theocracy the state is ruled in accordance with the dominant?
The government is ruled in accordance with the dominant religion in a theocracy.
In a theocracy the state is ruled in accordance with the dominant .?
The government is ruled in accordance with the dominant religion in a theocracy.
What is a State called that is run by religion?
Theocracy
What is it called when governtment and religion are intertwined?
A Theocracy.
Advantages of theocracy?
It is based on religion you can follow a the religion which may be Hundusim etc.
What is a theocracy and who is a pharaoh?
A Theocracy is a government run and influenced by a religion. A pharaoh is equivalent to a king in ancient Egypt.
What countries use religion in their government?
Vatican City is the only Christian theocracy on earth at this time.
What type of religion is theocracy?
Theocracy is not a religion. It's a type of government in which the leaders are seen as ordained by a god or gods, or where a god/gods are seen as being the leaders themselves. The laws are based on the doctrine of the religion related to that god. The particular religion and god(s) recognized as the ultimate authority in a theocracy can be pretty much anything. Islamic theocracies are pretty common. Vatican City is a Catholic theocracy.
