Theocracy
A state run by the church is called a theocracy. In a theocracy, religious leaders hold political power and influence government policies and decisions based on religious principles.
The book in the New Testament that provides guidelines for orderly church government is the First Epistle to Timothy. This letter provides instructions on the qualifications and responsibilities of church leaders, the behavior of church members, and the proper functioning of the church.
Theocracy
A government ruled by religious leaders is called a theocracy. Theocracy is a form of government in which a god or deity is recognized as the state's supreme civil ruler.Another view: A government controlled church also means less religious freedom to worship as your conscience dictates, and more religious persecution.
The President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church) receives no money for his service to the Church. He and all other General Authorities of the Church receive only travel compensation for Church-related business. The same applies to local Church leaders as well. The Church is run entirely by lay-people, meaning that they aren't paid for their Church service, but have jobs outside of the Church in which they earn money. This stems from a verse found in the Book of Mormon, in Alma 30:34, which says "And now, if we do not receive anything for our labors in the church, what doth it profit us to labor in the church save it were to declare the truth, that we may have rejoicings in the joy of our brethren?
Anne Hutchinson
A "democracy" is run by elected leaders.
A church run government is called a Theocracy.
A state run by the church is called a theocracy. In a theocracy, religious leaders hold political power and influence government policies and decisions based on religious principles.
limited government Government run by the church would be called a Theocracy.
No, they have a Congergational Church Government.
A republic will usually be run by citizen-elected leaders.
theocracy
Its called a theocracy.
Jesus is to the leaders of the church, as the head of the church.
The leaders of the church are:PopeBishopPriestLay Ministers
Yes, when religious leaders run a government it is a theocracy. Many countries today are still theocratic.