Although nobody believes in the divine origin of the state, the theory points out some important truths. It gave men the virtue of obedience and discipline in days of anarchy when obedience a discipline were badly needed.
Although nobody believes in the divine origin of the state, the theory points out some important truths. It gave men the virtue of obedience and discipline in days of anarchy when obedience a discipline were badly needed. Secondly, the theory emphasizes the moral end of the state because the state and its authority have divine sancity about them. It points out that the kings and rulers, in addition to their legal responsibility, have a moral responsibility to promote welfare of their people.
Points to Remember
1. According to this theory the state is not a human creation. It created by the divine will. The ruler of a state is the deputy of God on earth.
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He derives his authority from and is responsible for his actions fl Him alone. Disobedience to the king’s orders is an unpardonable sin.
2. History:
Theory was very popular in ancient India, China Japan and Europe.
The theory was employed by rival parties during Middle ages in the controversy between the church and the state. James I and Sir I Robert. theory.
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3. Criticism:
The theory received a setback at the hands of philosophers of social contract. It further received a shock because of the growth I of democratic ideas and scientific outlook.