What rights do citizens have in a theocracy?

What rights do citizens have in a theocracy?

Theocracies generally do not tolerate freedom of expression. They believe their dogma is divine; that it comes from divine revelation (directly from God as in Moses on Mount Sinai) and therefore, no dissenting opinion can be accurate or helpful. This often leads to widespread abuse of basic human rights.

Can a theocracy coexist with a democracy?

An oligarchy can include representative democracy. Theocracy can co-exist with democracy.

Is Saudi a theocracy?

Saudi Arabia is an Islamic theocracy. Religious minorities do not have the right to practice their religion. Non-Muslim propagation is banned, and conversion from Islam to another religion is punishable by death as apostasy.

Can non-Muslims visit Saudi Arabia?

GalvestonJT, the holy cities are Mecca and Medina which are out of bounds for non-Muslims. However you are free to visit the rest of Saudi Arabia.

Can other religions go to Mecca?

In the City of Mecca, only Muslims are allowed. Non-Muslims may not enter or travel through Mecca; attempting to enter Mecca as a non-Muslim can result in penalties such as a fine; being in Mecca as a non-Muslim can result in deportation.

Can non-Muslims enter a mosque?

You might question whether a mosque is even open to you, if it would intrusive and disrespectful to go into a place of worship where you believe differently. However, like most churches and other places of worship, most mosques welcome visitors of other faiths.

Can non-Muslims enter Makkah?

Non-Muslims are prohibited from visiting Mecca and advised not to enter parts of central Medina, where the mosque is located.

Is pork banned in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi law prohibits alcoholic beverages and pork products in the country as they are considered to be against Islam. Those violating the law are handed harsh punishments.

Can I eat pork in Saudi Arabia?

Islamic dietary laws forbid the eating of pork and the drinking of alcoholic beverages. This law is enforced throughout Saudi Arabia. According to Islamic law, animals must be butchered in a halal way and blessed before they can be eaten.

Does the Bible say not to eat pig?

Bible Gateway Leviticus 11 :: NIV. You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud. And the pig, though it has a split hoof completely divided, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you. You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you.