Religous beliefs and their effect on Society

republic - a state or country that is not led by a hereditary monarch, but in which the people (or at least a part of its people) have impact on its government. e.g Ireland

Dictatorship -   Absolute rule by leadership unrestricted by law, constitutions, or other social and political factors. e.g Zimbabwe

Democracy-   A form of government in which the supreme power is held completely by the people under a free electoral system. e.g. Spain

Absolute monarchy -  A monarchical form of government where the king and queen have absolute power over everything. e.g. Vatican

Constitutional monarchy -  A form of constitutional government, wherein either an elected or hereditary monarch is the head of state, unlike in an absolute monarchy, wherein the king or the queen is the sole source of political power, as he or she is not legally bound by the national constitution. e.g. UK

Secular government- A NON RELIGIOUS GOVERNMENT

non Secular government- A RELIGIOUS GOVERNMENT


problems with a secular government:

• moral/ethical issues in society as some people may be religious.
• cause conflict.
• difficult for religious people e.g. taxes, homosexuality 

difficulties with having more than one religion in a society:

• sharing land for places of worship.
• dieting rules
• conflict
• racism
• mixed marriages, could lead to honour killings. 

What is Sharia law?
is the moral code and religious law of Islam. Sharia deals with many topics addressed by secular law, including crime, politics, and economics, as well as personal matters such as sexual intercourse, hygiene, diet, prayer, and fasting.