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A secular king or ruler is also known as a secular leader or a temporal leader. This title distinguishes them from religious leaders or clergy who hold authority in spiritual matters.
A secular ruler is a political leader who exercises authority over a state or territory without being directly affiliated with a specific religious institution or guided solely by religious laws. They govern in a way that is independent of religious influence and may uphold a separation between religious and governmental matters.
The form of government you are referring to is a theocracy, where the ruler governs with divine authority and is both the political and religious leader of a society. Examples include ancient Egypt with the pharaohs and the Vatican City with the Pope.
In a Muslim state, the civil and religious ruler is typically separate. The civil ruler is responsible for governance and administration, while the religious ruler, such as a Caliph or an Imam, is responsible for spiritual guidance and upholding Islamic teachings. Their roles may overlap in some cases, but they generally serve distinct functions in a Muslim state.
Yes, in Aztec society, religion and government were closely intertwined. The ruler was both a political and religious leader, responsible for overseeing important religious ceremonies and maintaining a connection with the gods. Many aspects of Aztec government were guided by religious beliefs and practices.
A secular king or ruler is also known as a secular leader or a temporal leader. This title distinguishes them from religious leaders or clergy who hold authority in spiritual matters.
Hinduism does not have any spiritual/religious leader.
No, he was a political ruler appointed by the Roman Senate.
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Saint Benedict of Nursia was the leader of the religious order established by him only.
A secular ruler is a political leader who exercises authority over a state or territory without being directly affiliated with a specific religious institution or guided solely by religious laws. They govern in a way that is independent of religious influence and may uphold a separation between religious and governmental matters.
Hindu Religious leader or guide is called Guru. Also many people call him Pramukh or baba.
A Caliph or khalifa is a sort of religious dictator, an Islamic ruler, considered to be the political-religious leader of an Islamic community of believers, ruling in accordance with Islamic law.
If he had experienced suffering, he would have become a great religious leader instead of a great ruler.
Of what?
Yes, he was. He was also a great military leader, strategist and lawmaker.
The late Imam khomeini was both also religious and political leader.