February 27, 2024 5:37 PM PST
How do you know if you are a deist?
Most deists start identifying as such after they fail to connect with other religions, or specific denominations within their religion. They keep seeking answers and scrutinizing the tenets of any given religion. Once they learn about deism, it’s like a light bulb goes on in their head, and they have an “Ah ha!” moment. Since deism has no official church, holy book, or priest caste, it can be difficult to understand exactly what deism is. To that end, I offer the following explanation and a philosophical quiz:
A deist is someone that believes in God as the architect behind the universe and natural laws. God set everything in motion, perhaps via the Big Bang, and lets the universe follow a natural path governed by those laws. God does not need to steer the “cosmic ship,” and whatever happens in life, does so without any divine intervention or influence.
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This post was edited by Minister Don Rothschild at February 28, 2024 7:55 AM PST
