Theocracy

In a theocracy, a leader typically becomes a leader through religious or divine appointment. This means that their authority and power are believed to derive directly from a higher power or deity. The specific process of how a leader is chosen can vary depending on the religious beliefs and practices of a particular theocratic system. It may involve rituals, consultations with religious authorities, or direct divine revelation.

Theocratic governments generally make up their own laws based on what their religious beliefs are. For example, inside the walls of the Holy See (the Vatican), Theocratic laws are utilized. An even more accurate term for the latter's form of government would be an ecclesiocracy - being ruled by the church.

Iran has a theocracy government, with the Supreme Leader serving as the highest authority and holding significant power over both the government and the Islamic religious establishment. The government is based on the principles of Velayat-e faqih (Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist), with religious leaders exercising control and influence over legislative, executive, and judicial functions.

"A theocracy is like a government intertwined with religious authority, similar to a priest ruling a kingdom."

A puritan theocracy is a form of government in which leaders who adhere to strict puritan beliefs hold both political and religious authority. Laws and policies are based on puritan teachings and principles, with a strong emphasis on moral behavior and conformity to religious doctrine.

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of speech

• 21 or older can vote

In a theocracy, everything is run by the religious hierarchy. (Technically, it's run by God, but He doesn't seem to take much interest in the day-to-day politics.) So if you wish to participate in the theocracy, you must become part of the religious structure, and attain some power or status in that structure.

The only functioning theocracies in this era are Islamic, such as the Islamic Republic of Iran. Not even Saudi Arabia is a real theocracy.

It is called a theocracy.

An atheocracy is an atheist or non-religious state.

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Iran, the Vatican.

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. The Kingdom of 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.

A theocracy is a form of government in which religious leaders hold political authority, and the state's legal system is based on religious law. In a theocracy, the governance and laws are often derived from sacred texts, and leaders are believed to be divinely inspired or appointed. This system can lead to a close intertwining of religious and state affairs, impacting various aspects of society, including law, education, and public policy. Examples of theocracies include Iran and the Vatican City.

Islam is basically a theocracy run by men which also makes it a patriarchy.

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Theocracies are a terribly cruel form of government because the "men" in power think that anything they do is "justified" by God. This enables them to do virtually anything to anybody without conscience.

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Theocracies are never known for their democratic freedoms or their freedom of expression. All of them are presently Muslim countries. So while certainly not all Muslim countries can be called 'theocracies' , in all the Muslim countries that are, citizens will have to be careful not to express any views - or live their lives in a way - that challenge orthodox and often fundamentalist Muslim teachings and rules or that challenge clerical authority. Punishment will often be meted out on the basis of the Shari'a law, which may result in any one of several forms - gone out of use elsewhere - of maiming and death. Citizens who keep their heads down and don't provoke the authorities may go on to lead uneventful lives.

The theory of theocracy is a political system in which religious leaders control the government, and the state's legal system is based on religious law. In a theocracy, authority is often believed to be divinely ordained, with leaders acting as intermediaries between the divine and the populace. This system can manifest in various forms, ranging from complete rule by religious authorities to a government that incorporates religious principles into its laws and policies. Theocracy can be seen in historical examples such as ancient Egypt and modern-day Iran.

A Theocracy is a government by religious priests. It is a TERRIBLE form of government as things are seen in black and white terms. Which is strange as most religions peace peace and love.

Examples of Theocracies are:

The Vatican state (the only Christian Theocracy).

Iran, Islamic State, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Yemen, Gaza, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, and Mauritania are all Islamic Theocracies although some of them pretend to be democracies or monarchies.

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