Deism
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See also: deism
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Noun[edit]
Deism (countable and uncountable, plural Deisms)
- A religious philosophy and movement that became prominent in England, France, and the United States in the 17th and 18th centuries. It rejects supernatural events (prophecy, miracles) and divine revelation prominent in organized religion, along with holy books and revealed religions that assert the existence of such things.
- alternative typography of deism
Usage notes[edit]
Reference to the 17th and 18th century movement is more frequently capitalized, while reference to the general philosophy or belief is more frequently not capitalized.
Quotations[edit]
- For quotations using this term, see Citations:deism.