The union of religion and state — a situation where religion and government are not separated (yojijukugo).
近代民主国家では政教一致より政教分離が重視されることが多い。
In modern democracies, separation of church and state is often emphasized over the union of religion and government.
歴史的には君主制の下で政教一致が見られることがあった。
Historically, the union of church and state could be seen under some monarchies.
政教一致は宗教的な決定が政治に強く影響する状態を表す言葉だ。
The term '政教一致' refers to a state where religious decisions strongly influence politics.