Theocracy


 * Theocracy **

Theocracy is a form of government in which a god or deity is recognized as the state's supreme civil ruler, or in a higher sense, a form of government in which a state is governed by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided. For believers, theocracy is a way in which divine power governs an earthly human state, either in a personal incarnation or, more often, via religious institutional representatives (ex. church), replacing or dominating civil government. Theocratic governments enact theonomic laws.

It is safe to say the Theocratic citizens put their god, whoever they might be in front of their own life. Whether that god be Jesus Christ, Allah or Buddha, these people are theocratic and a good citizen because they are loyal and a servant to their god. This of course creates a plethora of alternative methods and actions that entail being a good citizen depending on the belief system in place.

Some examples of Countries that have Theocracy are: Iran and Vatican City