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Theocracy
Theocracy, meaning "rule of God," is a form of government characterized by divine guidance.
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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
What are the similarities of democracy and theocracy?
No real similarity. A democracy is represented by the people through the use of votes. A theocracy is run by the church leaders who tell the people what to do.
What is the difference between an oligarchy and a theocracy?
An oligarchy is rule and governance by the rich and powerful, usually the business class but sometimes the elite who inherited money, land, mineral rights and/or livestock, etc. A theocracy is rule by spiritual leaders. Both rely on the masses embracing supportive belief systems.
Rebellion always occurs if rule isn't just. Neither belief system lasts or works well. [See Discussion on this line]
What are some examples of countries with unlimited governments?
Some examples of unlimited governments countries is Switzerland.
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How does a theocracy make money?
It is more effective than the normal ChatGPT you are used to.
Because it uses the Latest Google-Bard AI Technology with an even-green marketing technique.
Why can the sumerian city-states be called theocracies?
In a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
How does Islamism compare to an Islamic theocracy?
It is important to note, first that Islam is a religion, but Islamism is something else. It is a political ideology whose goal is to bring the religious tenets of Islam into the daily functioning of a government and its laws. Islamism is a modern movement whose roots began contemporaneously with the rise of Salafism in the late 1800s and early 1900s in Egypt. Islamism is not by nature violent or expansive. Many Islamist movements have concrete nationalistic goals such as the Islamists in power in Turkey.
Therefore, an Islamic theocracy is the end goal of Islamist movements.
Where did a Theocratic government exist in history?
Ancient Israel in the time of the Judges (i.e. between the death of Moses and the crowning of King Saul) is traditionally considered to have been a Theocracy.
Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the parts of the Middle East controlled by the ISIS terrorist group consider themselves to be Islamic Theocracies.
What was Mary Tudors full name?
PRINCESS MARY ROSE TUDOR:
The youngest sister of Henry VIII (1491 - 1547) was Princess Mary Rose Tudor (1496 - 1533), who was apparently much favoured. The warship Mary Rose was named after her. She was married twice, first to the King Louis XII of France, and then, when widowed, to Henry's best friend, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk. They were the grandparents of Lady Jane Grey, the "nine days queen".
MARY TUDOR (MARY I):
Mary I (1516 - 1558) was the daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, his first wife. She eventually succeeded to the throne on the death of her half-brother, Edward VI. Nicknamed "Bloody Mary" during her reign for her persecution of Protestants (Mary was a staunch Catholic), when around 300 of them were burned at the stake as heretics. She died in 1558 and was succeeded by her half-sister, Elizabeth I (1533 - 1603).
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What are examples of theocracy techniques?
Theocracy techniques often involve combining religious authority with political power to govern society. Examples include implementing laws based on religious texts, such as Sharia law in Islamic states, where legal systems are derived from religious teachings. Additionally, leaders may use religious rituals or symbols to legitimize their authority, and religious institutions may play a significant role in political decision-making. Propaganda that emphasizes divine support for the ruling regime can also reinforce theocratic governance.
