Theocracy
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| − | '''Theocracy''' is a type of government in which a [[religion]] or [[faith]] plays a major role, as opposed to a government with [[separation of church and state]]. In a theocracy, the higher religious leaders of the state are also the people in charge of that state. | + | '''Theocracy''' (from greek theos = god, cratos = leadership) is a type of government in which a [[religion]] or [[faith]] plays a major role, as opposed to a government with [[separation of church and state]]. In a theocracy, the higher religious leaders of the state are also the people in charge of that state. |
== Current states with theocratic elements == | == Current states with theocratic elements == | ||
Revision as of 15:32, 1 December 2008
Theocracy (from greek theos = god, cratos = leadership) is a type of government in which a religion or faith plays a major role, as opposed to a government with separation of church and state. In a theocracy, the higher religious leaders of the state are also the people in charge of that state.
Current states with theocratic elements
- Afghanistan
- Iran
- Israel
- Mauritania
- Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia
- The Vatican
Current states with vestigial theocratic aspects
- Andorra
- England
- Iceland
- Norway
- Germany
