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Can religious fundamentalism be the basis of a theocratic state?
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∙ 8y ago
A theocratic state would be ruled directly by God, not humans. There would be no need for fundamentalism because laws would be made by God, interpreted by God, and reinforced by God.
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A country led by a religious leader is an example of a?
theocratic state.
What is the definition of theocratic?
Theocratic means of or relating to or being a theocracy. This is a state controlled by religious authority. ( eg -Iran )
What is a country led by a religious leader is called?
The name of a country led by religious leaders is called theocracy
Why is a secular state necessary?
The problem with theocratic states, which are what results when secularism is not implemented, is that the leadership would ram their religious views down the throats of all of their citizenry.
What is a theocratic society?
The word "theocratic" comes from the Greek words for "god" and "government. It means "government by priests" or whatever kind of religious leaders the particular state has. A "theocratic republic" would be a state whose governors are elected from a group of priests. Vatican City is a "theocratic republic". The government of Iran, although described as a republic, is really more like a theocratic constitutional monarchy, as the Supreme Leader (Ayatollah) is not an elected position (but is one which is always filled by a top cleric.)
Does the state decide circumcision?
No not unless they are a theocratic dictatorship
Which countries use therocracy?
A number of countries have a Theocratic type of government in theory, however none except Vatican City are entirely theocratic. Iran, Saudi Arabia are the primary examples of theocratic style governments, however both have houses of Parliament and elected officials who do hold considerable power. Iran is ruled by the Grand Mullah who seems to be the final arbiter in government, but non-religious government officials are gaining strength as the blowback to repressive government by theocracy. Saudi Arabia of course is ruled by a monarchy and the King seems willing to overrule the theocratic elements of the government when it seems necessary. There is also Israel with it's programs of promoting the country as the Jewish Homeland and incorporation of Jewish Torah precepts into law and running state-run Jewish religious schools. Norway is also a theocratic tinged country with a state religion and laws concerning how many legislatures must be members of the state religion.
What are disadvantages of Iran?
Iran is a theocratic state which practices Sharia law.
What laid the basis for the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and the separation of church and state?
the disestablishment of the Anglican church
Which Islamic state was the most single-mindedly religious during the 1500s-1800s?
The Safavid Empire of Iran from 1501-1736 was a strongly theocratic Shiite Islamic State. When compared to the more open and secularized contemporaneous Islamic states like Alaouite Moroccan Kingdom, the Ottoman Empire, and the Mughal Empire, it was much more "single-mindedly religious".
Why India is not considered as a theocratic state?
because it is bigger than all the states in the united states
How is the Vatican ruled?
The Pope is the head of state of the Vatican but the day to day management of the city/state is carried out by an appointed committee which as a president and vice president and a number of administrative offices just as any of the city in the world would have.
