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{{Ideology
|title=[[File:Christy.png]] Christian Theocracy
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|caption="For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they have comforted me."
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Rule Of The Holy<br>
[[File:ChalcedonTheo.png]] Chalcedonian Christianity [[File:ChalcedonTheoAlt.png]]<br>
[[File:ChalcedonTheo.png]] Pre-Schismatic Christianity [[File:ChalcedonTheoAlt.png]] <br>
[[File:Nondenomtheo.png]] Nondenominational Christian Theocracy<br>
Christianism<br>
Covenantism<br>
Dominionism<br>
Bible Theocracy<br>
[[File:Christian_Mysticism.png]] Christian Mysticism
[[File:AltrPagan.png]]/[[File:AltrAth.png]]/{{Alias|Esofash.png|Esoteric Fascism|Jewsus}}
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{{Info|Authoritarian Unity|AuthUnity}}<br>
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{{Info|Religious}}<br>
[[File:Theocrat.png|link=:Category:Theocracies]] [[:Category:Theocracies|{{Color|#DC944B|'''Theocracies'''}}]]
|influences=
[[File:Anti-Elitism.png]] Anti-Elitism (allegedly)<br>
[[File:Anti-Prostitution.png]] Anti-Prostitution<br>
[[File:Antisec.png]] Anti-Secularism<br>
[[File:Anti-
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[[File:Cosmo.png]] [[Cosmopolitanism]] (allegedly)<br>
[[File:JewTheo.png]] [[Jewish Theocracy]]<br>
[[File:Platon.png]] [[Noocracy|Platonism]]<br>
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[[File:Theodemocracy.png]] [[Theodemocracy]]
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|theorists=
*[[File:
*[[File:St
*[[File:St Paul.png]] [[Cosmopolitanism|{{Glow|Saint Paul|#F3D25F}}]] (c. 5 AD - 64/65)
|song=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRcJRcYbj-I Hos Ephanerothe]<br>
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usfiAsWR4qU Hallelujah]<br>
[https://youtu.be/7IUwyaC4BDk Hallelujah / Syriac Orthodox]<br>
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kppx4bzfAaE Rappin' for Jesus]<br>
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuFvhjEO0Ao It Is Finished]<br>
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhbtVCI67pw Way Maker (Hebrew, Arabic & English)]<br>
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmtbtYDw16Y Please Don't Sin]<br>
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta2-VXNIhH0 Static by Godspeed You! Black Emperor]<br>
|likes=[[File:TriuneGod.png]] The Triune God<br>
The Father<br>
The Son<br>
The Holy Spirit<br>
Sunday School Teachers<br>
Ecumenism<br>
|dislikes=Sinners<br>
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[[File:PagTheo.png]] Heathens<br>
Infidels<br>
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**[[File:Eudaimonia.png]] Eudaimonism
**[[File:Mil.png]] [[Stratocracy|Militarism]] (to defend peace)
**[[File:
**[[File:Optim.png]] [[Optimateism]]
**[[File:Pac.png]] {{PCBA|Pacifism}}
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**[[File:Thomism.png]] [[Catholic Theocracy|Thomism]]
**[[File:Totdem.png]] [[Illiberal Democracy|Totalitarian Democracy]]
}}
*[[File:JWTheo.png]] '''Jehovah's Witnesses'''{{Collapse|
**[[File:Antiabort.png]] Anti-Abortion
**[[File:Anti-Nationalist.png]] Anti-Nationalism
**[[File:AntiMil.png]] Anti-Draft
**[[File:AntiDrug.png]] Anti-Drugs
**[[File:Creation.png]] {{PHB|Creationism}}
**[[File:Internation.png]] [[Internationalism]]
**[[File:Oligarchy.png]] [[Oligarchy|Governing Body]]
**[[File:Cultism.png]] [[Cultism|Millenarianism]]
**[[File:Anti Trin.png]] {{PHB|Nontrinitarianism}}
**[[File:Relreject.png]] [[Religious Rejectionism]]
**[[File:Totalitarian.png]] [[Totalitarianism]] (Accused)
**[[File:Trad.png]] [[Traditionalism]]
}}
}}
{{Quote|
|quote= "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."
|speaker= [[File:Jesus.png]] [[Jewish Theocracy|{{Glow|Jesus Christ|#F3D25F}}]]
|source= Matthew 4:4
}}
'''Christian Theocracy''' is a culturally right-wing ideology occupying the upper center section of the Authoritarian scale of the political compass, depending on the type of Christianity (Calvinists on the far right, Catholics center left, etc.). It believes that a strong, Christian government is necessary for the salvation of mankind. They do not want a separation of church and state, moderates believe in living according to the
==History==
There were numerous states in history that adopted Christianity as their state religion.
The New Testament gives no guidelines for governing a nation, but the Old Testament does describe the existance of theocracies under men such as [[File:Moses.png]] Moses, [[File:Joshua.png]] Joshua, and King Josiah (for more information, see [[File:JewTheo.png]] [[Jewish Theocracy#History|Jewish Theocracy § History]]).
For more information on the histories from the perspective of specific denominations, see the "History" sections of:
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* [[File:ProtTheo.png]] [[Protestant Theocracy]]
* [[File:StateOO.png]] [[State Oriental Orthodoxy]]
* [[File:Theodemocracy.png]] [[Theodemocracy]]
==Variants==
===[[File:ChalcedonTheo.png]] Chalcedonianism===
Chalcedonian Christianity is the umbrella term for the Christian groups that accepted the Council of Chalcedon in 451 AND the Council of Nicea in 325, the common term for what can be considered pre-schismatic Christianity from which both Catholicism and Orthodoxy originate. On the council it was decided that the nature of Christ is dual, both human and divine: '''Dyophysitism.''' It encompasses modern Catholicism and Orthodoxy, as well as the protestant denominations that recognize the two councils. In some ways, it can also be a term that refers to a potential reunion of Catholic and Orthodox churches back into a single Church, a potentially pejorative term: Cathodoxy, that some may embrace as a Christian identity as opposed to just Catholicism and/or Orthodoxy.
===[[File:Christy.png]] Non-denominational Christianity===
Non-denominational Christianity refers to Christians that don't adhere to, or follow a specific denomination or variation of Christianity.
===[[File:Christy.png]] Restorationism===
Christian Restorationism refers to branches of Christianity that don't follow traditional Christian teachings like The Nicene Creed, or trinitarianism in general. Those being Mormons (Latter-Day Saints), Jehovah's Witnesses, Iglesia ni Christo, and Swedenborgism.
===[[File:Christy.png]] Early Christianity===
Early Christianity, also known as 'The Early Church' and 'Paleo-Christianity' refers to Early inherits of The Christian faith starting from The time Christianity was founded to The time The Nicene Creed was founded in 325.
===[[File:Catheo.png]] Catholicism===
[[File:Catheo.png]] [[Catholic Theocracy|Catholicism]] is a variant of Christianity revolving around the Pope, a tradition that Jesus Christ established when he appointed St. Peter as The Head of The Apostles, and The general Hierarchy of The Catholic Church. It is practiced mainly in [[File:Cball-Italy.png]] Italy, [[File:Cball-France.png]] France, [[File:Polandball.png]] Poland, [[File:Cball-Ireland.png]] Ireland, [[File:Cball-Spain.png]] Spain and [[File:LatAm.png]] Latin American countries.
===[[File:Orth.png]] Eastern Orthodoxy===
[[File:Orth.png]] [[Orthodox Theocracy|Eastern Orthodoxy]] is a variant of Christianity revolving around the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is practiced mainly in [[File:Cball-Greece.png]] Greece, [[File:PanSlav.png]] Eastern and Southern Slavic countries (except for Slovenia and Croatia), and [[File:Cball-Romania.png]] Romania. It uses the Autocephalous system, meaning every nation has its own, autonomous Patriarch.
===[[File:StateOO.png]] Oriental Orthodoxy (Miaphysitism)===
[[File:StateOO.png]] [[State Oriental Orthodoxy|Oriental Orthodoxy (Miaphysitism)]] is a variant of Christianity that holds Jesus, to be fully divine and fully human, in one 'nature'. It uses the autocephalous system like Eastern Orthodoxy. It is practiced primarily in [[File:Cball-Ethiopia.png]] Ethiopia and [[File:Cball-Armenia.png]] Armenia.
===[[File:ProtTheo.png]] Protestantism===
[[File:ProtTheo.png]] [[Protestant Theocracy|Protestantism]] is a variant of Christianity revolving around the justification of God only, holding The Bible in regard as The highest form of Christianity, and opposition to hierarchical institutions of Christianity such as the Pope (except for Anglicans, who have the King of the United Kingdom as Supreme Governor). It is practiced mainly in Germanic-language nations like the [[File:Cball-Germany.png]] Germany, [[File:Cball-NordCouncil.png]] Nordic countries, [[File:Cball-Commonwealth.png]] Commonwealth Realms and [[File:Cball-US.png]] the US
===[[File:ProtoProt.png]] Proto-Protestantism===
Proto-Protestantism refers to individuals and movements that adhere to Protestant philosophy and morals that predate The Protestant Reformation in 1517. The most notable Proto-Protestant denomination is The Moravian Church, founded in Bohemia, modern-day Czechia during the 1400s.
===[[File:Cball-Adamites.png]] Adamites===
[[File:Cball-Adamites.png]] Adamites were a historical variant of Christian Theocracy based in North Africa with the ideas of [[File:AnNatur.png]] [[Anarcho-Naturism|Naturism]]. It was practiced mainly in the territories of modern-day [[File:Cball-Algeria.png]] Algeria, and they were always nude.
===[[File:Theodemocracy.png]] Mormonism===
[[File:Theodemocracy.png]] [[Theodemocracy|Mormonism]], also known as The 'Latter-Day Saints movement' is a restorationist Non-Trinitarian Christian denomination that follows the teachings of Jesus Christ himself coming in contact with a forgotten Native American Hebrew society, a new interpretation of The afterlife, Heaven, and God, known as 'The Degrees of Glory', and stronger emphasize on the Humanity's rebellion to Elohim presented by The Book of Mormon, which Mormons believe is a continuation of The Bible. It is the historical religion of The U.S. state of [[File:Cball-Utah.png]] Utah and various colonies throughout [[File:Cball-Mexico.png]] Mexico.
===[[File:
Messianic Judaism is a syncretic religion that combines teachings from both Christianity and Judaism, it teachings traditional Jewish theory with the concept of salvation through faith in Jesus
===[[File:
Jehovah's Witnesses is a restorationist, non-trinitarian, and Millenarian Christian denomination that follows one God known as 'Jehovah' who is the creator and sovereign ruler of The Universe, and Jesus is The son of God, but not a part of the Trinity. They are religiously rejectionist and anti-nationalist, believing earthly politics are illegitimate and that faith knows no nation or borders. As such, they refuse to swear any oaths. They are run by a [[File:Oligarchy.png]] council of variable size called the Governing Body.
Adherents of Jehovah's Witnesses don't celebrate traditional Christian holidays such as Christmas and Easter due to them not being in the Bible. JW also rejects the universally accepted claim that Jesus Christ was crucified on a cross, rather than believing Jesus died on a torture stake.
===Iglesia ni Cristo===
Iglesia ni Christo (Eng: "Church of Christ") is a restorationist non-trinitarian denomination of Christianity originating in The Philippines, adherents of The INC believe God the Father is the only true God, and that Jesus Christ is the Son of God but not God himself. They hold a unitarian view of the Godhead. INC doesn't celebrate traditional Christian holidays like Christmas and Easter believing their roots are in Paganism.
==Stylistic Notes==
*Can be holding a cross or Eucharist materials such as bread and wine.
* Is NEVER late for Bible study club meetings.
* If denomination-specific balls are shown, he will represent non-denominational Christianity and will try to act as a mediator between them
==How to Draw==
{{Flag|Christian_flag.svg}}
The design of Christian Theocracy is based on the Christian Flag adopted by the United States Federal Council of Churches, designed by Charles C. Overton in 1897. The flag is white (for purity and peace), with a blue field (faithfulness, truth, and sincerity) and a red cross (the sacrifice of Christ).
#Draw a ball.
#Color in the ball white.
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*[[File:ProtTheo.png]] [[Protestant Theocracy]] - Yet though didst ye dislike the Church, we shall accept thee as a true believer of God.
*[[File:StateOO.png]] [[State Oriental Orthodoxy]] - All though thou art from distant lands, thou art also a servant of God and a fellow Christian.
*[[File:Cdem.png]] [[Christian Democracy]] - My son who likes democracy.
*[[File:Christsoc.png]] [[Christian Socialism]] - My son who likes democracy and socialism.
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*[[File:Integral_Nationalism.png]] [[Integral Nationalism]] - A great, grandson who has helped spread Catholicism.
*[[File:Reactcross.png]] [[Reactionaryism]] - Thou has defended me along with all of his sons, daughters and grandchildren.
*[[File:envi.png]] [[Environmentalism]] - "The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." Genesis 2:15
===Mixed===
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*[[File:StateathFedora.png]] [[State Atheism]] - Thou dost claim to be atheists, yet thou worship Richard Dawkins. Curious.
*[[File:SecSat.png]] [[Secular Satanism]] - Thou art nothing but a spineless, petulant child. Thou wilst share the fate of the two above.
*[[File:Nazi.png]] [[Nazism]] - Thou art a murderous savage pagan and thy destiny is damnation.
*[[File:Esofash.png]] [[Esoteric Fascism]] - The power of Christ compels thou!
*[[File:Krater.png]] [[Kraterocracy]] - It is the Iron out of the Calvary that is master of men all.
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*[[File:PagTheo.png]] [[Pagan Theocracy]] - Thou art to continue seething over Theodosius.
*[[File:Nero.png]] [[Caesarism|Nero]] - ANTICHRIST! STOP KILLING US, ‘TWAS THEE WHO STARTED THE FIRE!
*<s>[[File:Chine.png]] [[Chinese Theocracy]] - JOIN THE HEAVENLY KINGDOM OR CHINESE JESUS WILL DESTROY THEE
*[[File:Klep.png]] [[Kleptocracy]] - Justice being taken away, what are kingdoms but great bands of robbers?
*[[File:Necrocracy.png]] [[Necrocracy]] [[File:Necro-ghost.png]] - O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?
*[[File:Illeg.png]] [[Illegalism]] -
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==Further Information==
===Literature===
*[
**[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_James_Version King James Bible] by The Church of England [[File:Anglican Theocracyf.png]]
**[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scofield_Reference_Bible Scofield Reference Bible] by C.I Scofield [[File:Zio.png]]
**[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LDS_edition_of_the_Bible LDS edition] by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints [[File:Theodemocracy.png]]
**[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva_Bible Geneva Bible] [[File:Calvinist Theocracy.png]]
**[http://www.drbo.org/ Douay-Rheims Translation] [[File:Catheo.png]]
**[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_World_Translation_of_the_Holy_Scriptures New World translation] by The WatchTower Society [[File:JWTheo.png]]
*[https://www.scribd.com/book/395760375/DARK-AGENDA-The-War-to-Destroy-Christian-America DARK AGENDA: The War to Destroy Christian America] by David Horowitz
*[https://www.amazon.comdp/1449763510 The Prodigal Republican: Faith and Politics] by Marc T. Little
*[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VDHAM0/ A Man of Faith: The Spiritual Journey of George W. Bush] by David Aikman
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_of_Great_Price_(Mormonism) Pearl of a Great Price] by Joseph Smith [[File:Theodemocracy.png]]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninety-five_Theses Ninety-Five Theses] by Martin Luther [[File:Lutheran Theocracy.png]]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Bible Jefferson Bible] by Thomas Jefferson [[File:Jeffersondem2.png]]
*[https://www.anglicancommunion.org/media/109014/Thirty-Nine-Articles-of-Religion.pdf 39 Articles of Religion] by the Church of England. [[File:Anglican Theocracyf.png]]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Common_Prayer Book of Common Prayer] by The Church of England [[File:Anglican Theocracyf.png]]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven_and_Hell_(Swedenborg_book) Heaven and Hell] by Emmuanel Swedenborg
===Other===
*[[File:Davis.png]] [https://templeos.org/
===Wikipedia===
*[[w:Christianity|Christianity]]
*[[w:Nondenominational_Christianity|Nondenominational_Christianity]]
*[[w:Ecumenism|Ecumenism]]
*[[w:Bible|Bible]]
*[[w:Dominion_theology|Dominion Theology]]
*[[w:Edict_of_Thessalonica|Edict of Thessalonica]]
*[[w:State church of the Roman Empire|State church of the Roman Empire]]
*[[w:Chalcedonian Christianity|Chalcedonian Christianity]]
*[[w:Great Church|Great Church]]
*[[w:Church_Fathers|Church Fathers]]
===Notes===
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