Theocracy
01
神权政治, 宗教领袖统治的政府
a government where religious leaders are in charge and make the rules
例子
Some believe that a theocracy can bring about moral governance, while others see it as a potential infringement on personal liberties.
一些人认为神权政治可以带来道德治理，而另一些人则认为它可能侵犯个人自由。
In a theocracy, religious laws often become the foundation for the legal system.
在神权政治中，宗教法律往往成为法律制度的基础。
02
神权政治, 神政
a government run by leaders who believe they are guided by God
例子
Many ancient civilizations believed in a theocracy, thinking their rulers were chosen or spoken to by the gods.
许多古代文明相信神权政治，认为他们的统治者是由神选择或与之对话的。
Historians often debate whether certain ancient kingdoms were true theocracies or if their leaders just used religion as a means of control.
历史学家经常争论某些古代王国是否是真正的神权政治，或者他们的领导人只是将宗教作为一种控制手段。
