Theory of the Divine Right of Kings

The Divine Right of Kings is a political and religious theory asserting that monarchs derive their authority directly from God's will, not from the people or any earthly authority. This means that a king's right to rule is considered divine and sacred, making questioning or opposing the king morally wrong. It was used historically to justify absolute monarchy, emphasizing that the ruler's power is authorized by divine appointment, and challenging this could be viewed as challenging God's plan. This idea reinforced the idea that monarchs were both political leaders and divine agents on Earth.