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deism

UK/ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ US/ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ uncommon

noun

1.

the form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation

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Origin

From French déisme, from Latin deus (“god, deity”) + -ism.

Phrases

  • clockwork universe
  • moralistic therapeutic deism

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