deism [(dee-iz-uhm)]
The belief that God has created the universe but remains apart from it and permits his creation to administer itself through natural laws. Deism thus rejects the supernatural aspects of religion, such as belief in revelation in the Bible, and stresses the importance of ethical conduct. In the eighteenth century, numerous important thinkers held deist beliefs.
- The American HeritageŽ New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition.
- The American HeritageŽ New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition.
posted by i at 12:44 AM
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On that note:
"HOMO EST DEUS"
That is to say, Beings are created in the image of the Creator, meaning that the ability is there to create too; to be done under perfect, unfailing Natural Laws.
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