Question

In what ways were the Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman influences on democracy different

Answer 1

Judeo-Christian principles that have influenced modern democracy are related to the idea that governments should enforce a moral code — a code that, according to Jewish and Christian believers, was handed down by God. Based on this code, some behaviors are wrong and should be forbidden by law; in addition, all people, no matter their status, must follow those laws.

Greco-Roman principles led more directly to modern democracy by supporting the idea that all free people should have a voice in their government. Rather than coming from God, laws should be based on reason and the laws of nature — but all citizens and government officials must obey them.

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Answer 2

There should be written law. The development of democracy was supported by Judeo-Christian ideas, which spread in two main ways: After the Jews were exiled from Israel in a.d. 70, they brought their beliefs with them to their new lands.

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