"To rule the nations" means to have control and authority over multiple countries or groups of people. It implies being in a position of power to make decisions and govern the people within those nations. Full definition
Should he — and how should he — open the prisons where the hungry starve, where tyrants rule the nations of the world, where disease and accidents knock the young from their temple perches to the rocks below? (religion-online.org)
And yes your faith is just as assailible as any other facet of character you want to involve in ruling the nation, if you do nt want to talk about it then stop bringing it up. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)