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Who is the King of Iran?
There is no king of Iran. There is the spiritual leader, called the Ayatollah. Since Iran is a theocracy they follow a religion, as their government. The current Ayatollah of Iran is Ali Khamenei.
What countries are there without separation of church and state?
The Vatican, by its nature and purpose, has no separation of state and religion. In Iran there is minimal separation of state and religion, with the secular government allowed operational freedom within narrow limits, but always subject to control and veto by the religious authorities.
What is Iran's religion?
The majority religion in Iran is Shi'ite Islam.
What is the difference between the government of Saudi Arabia and the government of Iran?
Unlike Iran, a single individual has most of the power in Saudi Arabia.
The government of iran today is based on islamic law. What term best describes a government based on religion?
The term that best describes a government based on religion is called a Theocracy (Theo meaning God).
What does separation of religion and state mean?
Yes, although it is hardly an easy task. Many countries have separated church and state. They either have seen the dismal result of their own theocratic history or else they look to such countries as Iran and Saudi Arabia today where religion is a compulsory part of society and law.A truly free society must separate the two, for religion is a personal belief and should never be a part of any government that serves all citizens.
Can the government favor one religion over another?
Yes for example in Iran you must follow Muslim religious rules even if you are another religion.
When will government limit freedom of religion?
That is currently happening. Several governments limit the freedom of religion. As an example, in Iran, if you change your religion (from Muslim to something else) you can get executed for "apostasy".
How would you compare and contrast the different forms of government adopted by the four nations of The United States India Iran and Saudi Arabia?
Iran has a government similar to the democratic republic of the United States. The government in Turkey is based on separation of powers. Indian government is a secular democratic republic and Saudi Arabia is a monarchy.
Is Christianity illegal in Iran?
The government allows several specific churches, but conversion from Islam to another religion is prohibited.
What problems could arise if the government favored one religion over others?
Present day Iran. Read the news!
How does religion affects the government in lran?
The current (as of 2011) government in Iran is strongly influenced by religion, or rather by religious intolerance. As a result of their particular interpretation of religion, women have hardly any rights, anybody who changes his religion from Islam to some other religion risks his life (for "apostasy"), and religious minorities (especially the bahá'ís) suffer a lot of persecution.
