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Theocracy
Theocracy, meaning "rule of God," is a form of government characterized by divine guidance.
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How is a theocracy government run?
The term theocracy means rule by God. However, we never find a theocracy in which God has actually assumed office in person. Instead, we find theocracies in which some religious leader claims to speak on behalf of God. Since the authority of God is absolute, it follows that those who speak on His behalf also exercise absolute authority. So anyone who disagrees with a theocratic ruler can be executed as a heretic.
Who was one of the theocratic government leaders in history?
The Holy See (or Vatican City) in the heart of Rome is perhaps the modern world's only pure theocracy. Treaties with Italy established the Vatican as an independent state, headed by the pope, spiritual leader of the world's Roman Catholics.
Read more about types of government ruled by a religious leader in the related link.
Who has the right to vote in a Theocracy?
No one because the lead is inheareted because the current pharaoh has to marry a chief wife and there oldest son is the one who gets the power so therefore no one can vote. and if the wife doesn't have a son it;s there oldest daughter and if they have no kids then it is inheritated.
How does one become the leader of a theocracy government?
to become a leader of a theocracy, one must only wear purple shoes with green laces, were a yellow and red striped hat, and finally everyday at noon one must rub thy belly with hand sanitizer while singing lullaby's backwards.
Why is Sumer considered a theocracy?
Sumer was considered a theocracy because the Sumerians believed their world was controlled by gods/goddesses. Each god or goddess was responsible for one thing, like water, wind, earth, pottery etc. and each Sumerian city was guarded by a god or goddess. Because of the God's huge role in Sumer, there came to be temples for them to live in, called Ziggurats, and people could go there and make offerings, sacrifices etc. This also made them polytheistic, but they are theocratic because their gods govern their society.
However, as the Akkadian Empire rises, people like Sargon and his grandson, Naram-Sin, try to establish themselves as divine, and eventually become responsible for appointing government officials, and taking care of divine duties. More importantly, divine worship goes directly to them as they are considered Gods.
What is the only christian theocracy in the world?
The only Christian theocracy in the world is the Holy See (Vatican City). It is an independent city-state with the Pope as its head of state and the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
What are the advantages of living in a theocracy nation?
Living in a theocracy can provide a strong sense of community and shared values, as governance is based on religious beliefs that many citizens may hold. This alignment between law and faith can lead to social cohesion and stability, as moral and ethical guidelines are often derived from religious teachings. Additionally, theocratic systems might promote a more unified vision for societal goals, potentially leading to consistent policies and practices. However, it’s essential to recognize that theocratic governance can also limit personal freedoms and diversity of thought.
Who are the religious leaders for a country ruled by theocracy?
First let us define the word Theocracy.
Theocracy: 1. a form of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, the God's or deity's laws being interpreted by the ecclesiastical authorities. 2. asystem of government by priestsclaiming a divine commission.
one civilization known to have an Theocratic government is the ancient Israelites. Their GOD gave them laws and was the supreme ruler of their nation as stated in thee book of Isaiah.
Isaiah 33:22 For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us.
The Authorities in Ancient Israel was the levitical priesthood of the tribe of Levi as stated.
Joshua 18:7 But the Levites have no part among you; for the priesthood of the LORD is their inheritance:
Deuteronomy 24:8 Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that thou observe diligently, and do according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you: as I commanded them, so ye shall observe to do.
So as you can see the Levites where the authority in Israel and commissioned by GOD to teach Israel the Laws of GOD their ruler. This makes ancient Israel a Theocracy.
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In the present there are a number of Islamic theocracies, most notably Iran and Saudi Arabia. These are ruled by the president of Iran and the royal house of Saud, respectively, but it is the Imams (religious leaders) who control the laws.
A theocratic covenant is a belief system or social structure where religious authorities govern in the name of a deity or divine power. It often involves the intertwining of religious and political authority, with laws and governance based on religious teachings.
What is the difference between a secular and theocratic government?
Something that's "secular" means that it's non-religious in nature. Conversely, something that's non-secular means that it's religious in nature.
Theocracy is, by definition, related to religion; and so it's non-secular. Specifically, a theocracy is a form of government which is believed to be guided by the Abrahamic God... or at least some god or diety; or guided or led by those who claim to be said god's or diety's (or the Abrahamic God's) agent or agents.
The "theo" part of the word "theocracy" (or "theocratic") means of, about, or the study of a diety or god... or, for many: Of, about, or the study of the Abrahamic God. The word "theocracy" (and/or the word "theocratic") is, therefore, inherently religious... and so is non-secular in nature.
A secular government is just the opposite: One which doesn't factor any kind of religion or religiosity into its beliefs, standards, practices, or operations.
Any properly-founded, -administered and -maintained democracy (or even a republic) is typically secular... and so is inherently non-theocratic.
The United States government, for example, is not a theocracy. On the contrary, it is a "Democratic Republic," or a "democracy," which specifically prohibits, by the so-called "separation of church and state" provision of the First Amendment to its Constitution, any official government religiosity of any kind. The United States, then, is a decidely (even if sometimes not necessarily unambiguously) secular (and therefore, non-theocratic) government...
...and that, even though the United States is a decidely -- at least in terms of the percentages of its population which have or don't have certain religious beliefs -- religious (specifically, Christian) nation. Sadly, the line between church and state in the US sometimes gets blurred by such as, for example, those who believe that the Christian Ten Commandments should be displayed on and in government buildings; or those who think it's okay to begin government legislative sessions with invocative/benedictive Christian (or at least ecumenical/interfaith) prayer at the beginning/ending of said legislative sessions; or those who think it's okay for US currency, and/or plaques on walls in courtrooms, above and behind judges heads, to contain the words "In God We Trust." The United States, despite these things, is a decidedly (even if not, sometimes, completely unambiguously) non-religious, non-theocratic, secular nation.
The government of Iran, for example, on the other hand, is controlled, ultimately, by Islamic imams and other relgious leaders. Iran, then, is a non-secular nation; and its government is unambiguously theocratic.
What kind of leaders have authority over their people ina theocracy?
The Religous leaders or the Ayatollahs.
Why can a theocracy never be a democracy?
A theocracy is run by a ruling elite of a single religion. One modern day example is Iran. It is impossible to have a true democracy in a theocracy because the people are not allowed to vote someone into office from a different religion.
Which countries follow theocracy today?
There are a few theocracies in the Middle East, like Iran or Saudi Arabia.
There are also "weak theocracies", where the ruler retains control over the church of the country, but laws are not necessarily promulgated based on the religious views of the ruler, such as the UK or Morocco.
