This is something that I consider BS. For one, there is not a single theocracy of SA not led by a heretic. There are though some ecclesiocracy's of SA. Btw, theocratic Republic is a government form that would make FR fitting to the definition of a theocracy, which they are so bam. That's like saying D'hara is a just a monarchy. We are a monarchy technically, but we are very specific in our type as it changes it greatly to the extent we are the opposite of a traditional monarchy. Found it:So touting around that one of the BS things that can't be changed makes them it impossible for FR to be a theocracy while a republic, is BS.
Saying "So bam" doesn't prove a point, especially when there is little, or no evidence or explanation backing any of your arguments.
Every SA theocracy is lead by a heretic? Let me check.... Oh wait, they're not. However, when you look at D'hara, it is beyond all doubts, a Monarchy. It has a King. Granted it has a constitution, and embraces some vaguely republican ideals, but it is still a monarchy.
FR had a chance to be a theocracy. They spit in the church's eye and chose to place Republican ideology above the Church. That is the most important thing everyone is missing here. If you place another ideal above the church, guess what the makes you? Not a theocracy. That is the absolute most defining portion of a theocracy, is that the Church is held above all else.