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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.
A government in which the chief political leader is also the head religious leader is known as a theocracy. In this system, political authority is derived from religious principles, and laws are often based on religious texts. The leader's authority is typically seen as divinely sanctioned, blending governance with religious leadership. Examples of theocracies include Iran, where the Supreme Leader holds both political and religious authority.
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.
Hindu Religious leader or guide is called Guru. Also many people call him Pramukh or baba.
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.