God and the government = control.
There is a centuries old phrase " fear gawd " or " god fearing " that is most reflective of theocracy. ...anyone afraid to say BULLSHIT to alleged virgins birthing alleged baby gods in dirty donkey stables IS STILL CONTROLLED BY McCARTHYISM
Yes, in many cultures in this past the leader, (king, pharaoh, emperor and grand poo-bah), were said to be living gods. Japan as recent as the 20th century.
Yes - both religion and government benefit most from "sheeple" !
THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES ON say the children. ...hush say the fearsome believers