deism
11Deism — the view that there is one or more gods or goddesses.[13] More specifically, it may also mean the belief in God, a god, or gods, who is/are actively involved in maintaining the Universe. A theist can also take the position that he does not have… …
12deism — See deism, theism …
13DEISM — a PHILOSOPHY which regards GOD as the intelligent creator of an independent and law abiding world but denies that He providentially guides it or intervenes in any way with its course or destiny. REASON is the sole instrument through which God… …
14deism — [[t]de͟ɪɪzəm, AM di͟ː [/t]] N UNCOUNT Deism is the belief that there is a God who made the world but does not influence human lives …
15deism — This word (from the Latin deus, meaning god ) originally referred to the belief that religion should be based on natural reason rather than Revelation. More recently, deism has come to refer to the belief that God exists and created the world… …
16Deism in England and France in the 18th century — Deism, the religious attitude typical of the Enlightenment, especially in France and England, believes that the existence of God can be only proved based on the application of reason and the world can be discovered through observation, experience …
17Deism (disambiguation) — Deism is the theosophical doctrine in which it is understood that God can be found only through the exercise of reason, and does not intervene in the Universe. Deism may also refer to: Ceremonial deism, a doctrine created by the Supreme Court of… …
18deism, theism — Deism is a belief in the existence of God based on reason but rejecting supernatural revelation. Theism is belief in one God as the creator and ruler of the universe without rejection of superhuman forces and manifestations. Thomas Jefferson… …
19deism — noun Usage: often capitalized Date: 1682 a movement or system of thought advocating natural religion, emphasizing morality, and in the 18th century denying the interference of the Creator with the laws of the universe • deist noun, often …
20deism — noun /deɪˈĭzˈəm/ a) The belief in the existence of a god, by or through reason. b) The belief in a god or gods who set the universe in motion, then ceased to interact with it …
