Divine Mandate

The Divine Mandate is the belief that a ruler or government has been authorized by a divine power, such as God, to govern or lead. It suggests that their authority isn’t just political but spiritual, granted through a divine approval. This concept has historically justified rulers’ power, implying that they rule with the blessing of a higher entity and that their authority should be accepted as legitimate. The idea has influenced political legitimacy in various cultures, reinforcing the notion that divine approval underpins earthly leadership and societal order.