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Theocracy
Theocracy, meaning "rule of God," is a form of government characterized by divine guidance.
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Understanding "theocracy" is very important since the majority of governments throughout history have been theocracies. Under theocratic governments, scientific progress, moral development, and industrialization are consistently halted and demonized. Avoiding such political systems by being able to recognize what makes a country a theocracy is critical to maintain the human endeavor.
How did theocracy affect the view of Salem residents?
Anyone that went against witchcraft or had suspician would be going "against" God. People wouldnt adematicly think you were siding with the devil.
Pros and cons of theocracy facts?
Some of the pros on theocracy are, people don't have to elect their government. Another is you can go to that one person to help you with things. If it is for good reasoning, most of the time it will happen. Some cons are, in a Theocratic government can only rule using fear as has been throughout history. Superstition cannot be the basis for any form of rule.
What is a theocracy form of government?
The word 'theocracy' was coined by historian Flavius Josephus of Jerusalem around the 1st Century AD. (Josephus was not a Christian.)
The word is of Greek origin; from 2 words, to wit: 'theo'=god, and 'kra-tia'=rule.
Namely 'God rule'; or 'Government by God'. [other forms of rule are: a)people's rule (democracy) b)wealthy persons rule (plutocracy) c)technical experts rule (technocracy) d)government committed to many bureaus (bureaucracy)]
Although the term is not found in the Bible, the term 'theocracy' is quite a fitting Bible concept.
Under 'God Rule', it's understood that God himself would anoint anyone whom he would have represent him (ie: a 'human king'). God anointed the first king for the Israelites (Saul). God also anointed the second king (David) and decided that his lineage would continue to provide 'human representatives' in the form of 'kings'.
Under 'God Rule', it's also understood that God himself would lay down a 'set of laws'; also a 'judiciary system'; and a system of 'punishment'. God did just so. He provided the 10 main commandments; and the other 500+ commands.
God foretold that he would arrange for a 'messiah' to come, and he would become their 'permanent king'. After all, Jesus is called 'the Word' in John. He would be God's representative. Jesus would be given The KINGDOM. This Kingdom would be Christ's Government, ruled as a 'theocracy'. His Kingdom would be a 'heavenly government'; which domain would include this earth. This 'Kingdom of God' or 'Kingdom by Christ' would be the means used to bring to fulfillment God's original purpose mentioned to Adam in the Garden of Eden.
The Kingdom is also a 'theocracy' because Christ Jesus gave mankind 'new laws'; different laws. Sacrifices were no longer required by his Father. Warfare was eliminated from the lives of his followers (Christians). While many of the laws of Moses were no longer required; in essence, Christ's laws were actually still based on the principles of the ancient laws given to the Israelites by his Father.
Christ's heavenly Kingdom, and any extensions of it, would be considered as part of 'theocracy'.
It may be a surprise to many, but eventually God's Kingdom will eliminate all other forms of human rulership (even democracy). Daniel 2:44 states that God's Kingdom would 'crush all these kingdoms' here on earth; and then there would only by one Kingdom for the whole universe, namely God's Kingdom by his appointed representative, Christ.
What is the difference between a theocracy and our government?
Our government is not based upon our religion. A theocracy is a government where priests rule the land in the name of the Lord. A democracy, which is what we have, or what we're supposed to have, is a government where the people decide what goes on in the land.
The purpose of a theocracy is to grant powers to the government leaders that would otherwise not be granted upon them if it weren't for reverence for a deity figure. The government leaders make it so that the citizens must do their bidding under the guise that they are doing it for their God, as opposed to the whims of the leaders.
It is a horrible way to run a country and should be avoided at all costs.
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What do despotism and theocracy have in common?
In the definition, few things.
Despotism is a form of government in which the powers is centralized in the hand of one man. Despotism is different from dictature in the sense that, in a dictature, an individual is entrusted all political powers.
Theocracy is a form of government in which the religious power controls the civil life.
You can say some theocracies are a form of "religious despotism".
Characteristics of a theocracy?
Theocracy is a form of government in which a state is understood as governed by immediate divine guidance especially a state ruled by clergy, or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided From the perspective of the theocratic government, "God himself is recognized as the head" of the state, hence the term theocracy, from the Greek θεοκρατια "rule of God", a term used by Josephus of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Theocratic governments enact theonomic laws (rules).
A theocracy may be monist in form, where the administrative hierarchy of the government is identical with the administrative hierarchy of the religion, or it may have two 'arms,' but with the state administrative hierarchy subordinate to the religious hierarchy.
How is power gained in a Theocracies?
Assuming a traditional theocracy, power is gained by being a recognized interpreter of the Divine Will. In Ancient Egyptian society, becoming a priest of a key god like Amun Re helped you accede to political power.
No. To have laws based on a religion is an imposition on those who do not subscribe to that religion. If a law is sound, it can be justified without recourse to religion.
What is one problem people have with a theocracy?
One problem people have with a theocracy is that it can quickly become a dictatorship in the event that the monarch in charge of the country starts using censorship and propaganda to repel any other governing ideals and systems.
Who is in charge of a theocracy?
A theocracy is Government by divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided. In many theocracies, government leaders are members of the clergy, and the state's legal system is based on religious law. The Vatican can be classed as a theocracy.
Islam, Holy Roman Empire, Hebrews, Egypt, Iran. One could argue others but those are the main ones.
What kind of government style is better Theocracy or the US government style?
You've got to be kidding me!! Theocracy is when the government exists only to serve a particular religious view and agenda. They are usualluy very brutal regimes and personal freedoms are non-existant (especially for women). If all religions are claiming stake to the only "REAL GOD" and that all the others are simply made up by the priests, then maybe they're all wrong and there is no God. Why should every aspect of my life be directed by the religious obsessions of someone else? The fact that you had to ask this question is embematic to me of the lack of even the most remedial knowledge of world affairs which is rampant in the U.S. today. But at least you asked the question. So yeah, thecracy is the worst possible political system for anyone interested in personal growth and freedom. K M, Boston
A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God.
In a theocracy who makes the decisions?
A theocracy is, by definition, a form of government that is ruled by God, or any Gods that the theocrats believe in. In a theocracy, high priests and Pope-like figures make decisions based on the word of God/the Gods. They make decisions based off of what God/the Gods want(s), and based off of any religious writings that exist, i.e The Bible, the Qu'ran, or the Torah.
