Theocracy
01
teokrati, religiös regering
a government where religious leaders are in charge and make the rules
Exempel
Some believe that a theocracy can bring about moral governance, while others see it as a potential infringement on personal liberties.
Vissa tror att en teokrati kan medföra moralisk styrning, medan andra ser det som en potentiell inskränkning av personliga friheter.
In a theocracy, religious laws often become the foundation for the legal system.
I en teokrati blir religiösa lagar ofta grunden för det rättsliga systemet.
02
teokrati, gudomlig regering
a government run by leaders who believe they are guided by God
Exempel
Many ancient civilizations believed in a theocracy, thinking their rulers were chosen or spoken to by the gods.
Många antika civilisationer trodde på en teokrati, troende att deras härskare valdes ut eller talades till av gudarna.
Historians often debate whether certain ancient kingdoms were true theocracies or if their leaders just used religion as a means of control.
Historiker diskuterar ofta huruvida vissa antika kungadömen var sanna teokratier eller om deras ledare bara använde religion som ett medel för kontroll.
