[muawiyah]

Regarding theocracies, at the moment the world may have two or three. Over the last 1000 years there really haven't been many of them. A quick examination of the situation reveals that three nations alone, none of which were theocracies, have accounted for most of the oppression and terror deaths over that period. They are Red China, USSR and the Third Reich.

Having said that, let's see what your evidence is for your statement that theocracies are more likely (than what) to abuse the people.

[Luis Gonzalez]

"Having said that, let's see what your evidence is for your statement that theocracies are more likely (than what) to abuse the people."

Well, for one thing, by their very nature, they view those who adhere to the State's religion as being "better" citizens than those who do not, and creates a situation where the State ennact laws, and enforces societal behavior based on the religious beliefs of the majority of the people, over the wishes or beliefs of the individual.

With the passing of time, it eventually becomes just the will of those who guide the Church, and those who guide the Church are not elected by the people.

[tlrugit]

Having said that, let's see what your evidence is for your statement that theocracies are more likely (than what) to abuse the people.

The fact that 70% of the world's refugees are Muslims fleeing Muslim reginmes might be one indicator.