Deism

Title: Deism
Category: /Society & Culture/Religion
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Deism
Deism I. The word "Deism" is derived from the Latin word for God: "Deus." Deism involves the belief in the existence of God, on purely rational grounds, without any reliance on revealed religion or religious authority. A. Deists do not follow the fundamental beliefs by most religions that God revealed himself to humanity through the writings of the Bible, the Qur'an or other religious texts. B. Deists Disagree with Atheists who assert that there is …showed first 75 words of 306 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 306 total…has not selected a chosen people (e.g. Jews or Christians) to be the recipients of any special revelation or gifts. C. Deists deny the existence of the Trinity as conceived by Christians. They may view Jesus as a philosopher, teacher and healer, but not as the Son of God. IV.Deism A. Deism involves the belief in the existence of God, on purely rational grounds, without any reliance on revealed religion or religious authority.

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