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Theocracy
Theocracy, meaning "rule of God," is a form of government characterized by divine guidance.
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What Country is Ruled by Theocracy?
The only uncontroversial answer to that is the Vatican City, but some may not regard it as a "Country"
Iran is a theocracy, as is Saudi Arabia. While both have titular heads of state nothing is done without consent and approval of the religious leaders. Until the Taliban was removed from office, Afghanistan too was a theocracy.
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The UK is also technically a theocracy as Anglicanism is the official religion of the government and the head of the church is the current monarch who is also the head of state technically
(from Greek. the·os′, god, and kra′tos, a rule), a rule by God.
Essentially, there is a blurring, or possibly no distinction between social/political life and theology/religion. Whatever the external form of government, in a true theocracy you will probably have clerics or theologians making final pronouncements concerning the legitimacy of laws and legal cases/appeals. There is no appeal beyond religion. One segment of the population accumulates all of the power. Representative government, and the idea of the will of the people, become things of the past, even if they are given nominal or disingenuous consideration. Utterly no aspect of life is considered outside of the reach of a theocracy's authority, since the deity behind the theocracy is presumed to be the creator, and he created YOU.
These ideas should send shivers down the spines of people who might be entertaining the idea that a Christian Republic would be wonderful. It is not religion, faith, Christ, Allah or religious devotion that is the problem. It is the concentration of power, beyond the influence of those governed, that is the problem. And it is a BIG problem. A strong civil government that is religion-neutral and religion-tolerant (as long as NO religion is allowed to violate the civil law) is the best solution. No civil government is or can possibly be perfect. But some are workably flexible, open and religion-neutral. No ideology, no faith, no special interest group should be allowed to accumulate all of the power. That serves no one and hurts everyone. Of course, it 'serves' the handful of people who manage to get to the top.
What is an example of theocracy?
A theocracy is a community or nation ruled by clerics or an established religious order. A defining characteristic of a theocracy is that the State and the State Religion are the same thing - that is, the civic government is the same thing as the religious hierarchy.
Generally speaking, the best examples of modern theocracies are Vatican City, and Iran, though the latter has at least some democratic characteristics. In the case of Iran, is a de jure republic (i.e according to the letter of the law, it is a representative republic), but in reality, it is a de factotheocracy (since the clerics actually occupy political posts and wield not just influence, but overwhelming power).
Historically, the Caliphate of Islam in the 7th to 10th centuries is best known. The Aztec and Incan Empires of the 12th to 16th centuries can possibly be called theocracies.
Several other modern countries (particularly those which have a state religion of Islam and claim to be an "Islamic Nation" or similar phrase) may, on the surface, appear to be a theocracy. However, they are not, as the political structure is independent of the religious hierarchy. In such countries, laws are commonly drafted to conform to religious tenets, and religious beliefs pervade or heavily influence the government, but the key difference is that the political government offices are NOT occupied by religious leaders.
A small kingdom were laws are based on scared texts apex
What is a sentence using the word theocracy?
America is not a theocracy because it is run by elected leaders, not religious leaders.
The establishment of an Islamic theocracy in Iran further threatened Israel.
What are the characteristics of a theocracy?
A theocracy is a form of government with a religious authority acting also as territorial and political authority. The most known theocracy is the Vatican and the last surviving minor theocracy is Mount Athos in Greece.
Theocracy is a form of government ruled by religious authority. (i.e. priests)
What countries have a theocracy for government?
Iran is at least one country with a theocratic government.
What are the disadvantages of theocracy?
A theocracy is a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.
A disadvantage of theocracy is, it doesn't allow you to be open minded about other ideas or religions. Another disadvantage is that people of other religions would not feel as if they have a say in the laws or rules of the country.
Why did puritan theocracy end?
Puritan Theocracy ended because of many disagreements between the members.
A Theocracy is a government whose right to rule is derived from Religious Authority.
Direct Theocracy: A direct theocracy is a country that is directly ruled by either (1) a person who claims to be a god or (2) a person who claims to be able to determine the will of the gods. In this case, the religious authority is himself writing the laws of the country and enforcing them. A version of type one would be Ancient Egypt, where the Pharaoh was considered to be a god, and who ruled based on this religious right. A version of type two would be the Islamic Republic of Iran. Iran is a theocracy because the Ayatollahs are all clergy of the Twelver Shiite Islam religion. Although Iran has an elected parliament, who can run in the elections (and often the results) are controlled by the non-elected Supreme Council of Ayatollahs.
Indirect Theocracy: An indirect theocracy is a country where direct power is in the hands of a non-religious authority, but incredibly amounts of power to determine policy come from (1) a person who claims to be a god or (2) a person who claims to be able to determine the will of the gods. The difference here is that the religious authorities are not actually ones writing the government's laws, but instead have strong influence on how they are to be determined. Saudi Arabia is considered an indirect theocracy, because it is actually absolute monarchy where the Saudi King does not have religious authority, but the Wahhabi Councils, which do have religious authority, have strong influence with the Saudi King and in public policy.
What are the advantages of theocracy?
Some advantages of theocracy are that the government is based on the laws of that religeon. Therefore if you are a strict catholic you might want to live somewhere like Vatican city. Other advantages are there are lower crime rates
and less violence.
What is the definition of theocracy?
The definition of a "Theocracy" is a country which its rulers are divine and they rule in a divine manner. A perfect modern example of this are the Islamic Republic of Iran.
What are some Advantages and Disadvantages of Theocracy?
First we must understand what a theocracy is. Thearchy or theocracy is government by the immediate direction of God though his ministers and representatives.
When Christ comes to reign personally on the earth during the millennial era, a perfect theocratic government will prevail.
This perfect system of government was set up by Adam, and to a great extent by Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Certainly ancient Israel in the days of Moses and the judges operated on a theocratic basis.
Man cannot operate such a government unless it is under the direction of God. All governments today are far removed from God and rely on their own wisdom.
What countries are currently theocracies?
Answer 1
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Yemen, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, and Mauritania are Islamic theocracies. The Vatican City is the only Christian theocracy, although its laws are still limited by the secular laws of Italy. Most theocracies are usually authoritarian in nature and often jail religious and political dissidents.
Most of the laws in Islamic countries are loosely based on Sharia, or Islamic law, especially as concerns social issues, crimes, and domestic law. Homosexuality is punishable by death or imprisonment in these countries, which is dictated based on Sharia law. Sharia also dictates dress codes and women's roles. All of the Islamic countries except Iran and Saudi Arabia have some form of freedom of religion, although it is very limited by Western standards. Iran and Saudi Arabia are very strict in their Islamic laws, while others are a bit looser yet still socially repressive and conservative by western standards.
Answer 2
Iran and Vatican are the only theocracies that are ruled by a religious figure (the Grand Ayatollah and the Pope, respectfully). The rest are either ruled by an absolute king (i.e. Saudi Arabia), a President (i.e. Sudan), a Prime Minister, or both (i.e. Pakistan), while religious figures or religious laws maintain prominence. The case of Iran is unusual; it is not a democracy since the country often silences and jails political and religious opponents, but it is not really a dictatorship. It is considered to be an oligarchic republic ruled by a group of clerics and the Grand Ayatollah.
Answer 3
Here is a list of some of the modern day countries with theocratic overtones or associations:
* The Vatican
* Iran
* Saudi Arabia
* England
* Norway
* Israel
* Nepal
* Pakistan
* Iraq
* Afghanistan
It is necessary to point out that these modern incarnations, with exception to one (i.e the Vatican) are not explicitly comparative to historical theocracies, in full estimation. I say "the Vatican" because the Modern Vatican is quite comparable to the Historical Vatican, and is thus it is an entity comparative unto itself.
no....it is a free state and allows all religions except human sacrifice (of course)
No. Mexico has no official religion. However, it is Roman Catholic in its majority with over 88% of its population professing such faith.
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How long has theocracy existed in Israel?
Israel was a theocracy from its founding until around 70 CE. After that time,
the country ceased to exist as a Jewish populated and governed entity, until
1948. The modern government is a representative democracy, not a theocracy,
and the country has no official state religion.
Why is Saudi Arabia considered a theocracy?
It is the permanent head of state government until he or her dies.
There was a monarchy at Saudi Arabia's founding and nobody has opposed it since. Therefore, it continues to be the government of Saudi Arabia.
Which country in Southwest Asia has a theocracy?
With the exception of Israel, Turkey, and Cyprus, every country in Southwest Asia is partially or wholly autocratic.
What is the difference between Imperialism and Theocracy?
IMPERIALISM is The policy of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political hegemony over other nations.
THEOCRACY means literally 'the rule of God' and the term was invented by Josephus so this is a Government by divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
