Deism

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de·ism /ˈdē-izəm/ : deism: the belief that God made a perfect machine when he made the universe and it runs on its own without further assistance from God; God does not actively guide or influence events in the world

Deism is the belief in a creator but not revealed religion; with deep respect for the natural world, we use science and reason to explore God's creation.

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Deism Reading Masterlist (self.deism)

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Going to use this post to compile a list of deists texts for those looking for a place to start. I will update as often as I can, and will soon add brief summaries for each work.

Books:

Thomas Paine - The Age of Reason

Elihu Palmer - Principles of Nature

Ethan Allen - Reason, The Only Oracle of Man

Thomas Jefferson - The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth (The Jefferson Bible)

Articles/Papers:

The Religious and Political Philosophy of Thomas Paine

Bob Waxman - Five Principles of Deism

William Lane - Living God Pandeism: Evidential Support

Joseph Waligore - Christian Deism in 18th Century England

Joseph Waligore - The Christian Deist Writings of Benjamin Franklin

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