Pronunciation: /diːɪzəm/
noun a belief in the existence of a supreme being, specifically a creator who does not intervene in the universe
A1 Deism is a belief in a higher power that created the universe but does not intervene in human affairs.
A2 Many Enlightenment thinkers were influenced by deism, which emphasized reason and natural law.
B1 The concept of deism emerged in the 17th and 18th centuries as a response to traditional religious beliefs.
B2 Deism gained popularity among intellectuals and educated elites during the Age of Enlightenment.
C1 Deism posits that God exists and created the world, but does not actively participate in human events.
C2 Some famous historical figures, such as Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, were known to adhere to deism.
formal Deism is a philosophical belief that posits the existence of a supreme being who created the universe but does not intervene in its affairs.
informal Some people follow deism as a way to reconcile their belief in a higher power with a more rational view of the world.
slang I don't really buy into the whole deism thing - I prefer to believe in a more hands-on kind of god.
figurative In a way, deism is like seeing the universe as a well-designed clock that was wound up by a creator and left to run on its own.
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