What does deism mean?
The belief in the existence of a supreme being or creator, but not necessarily one who intervenes in the universe. Deism emphasizes reason and individualism, often rejecting organized religion.
Example
"The philosopher's deism led him to reject the idea of a personal God, instead believing in a higher power that created the universe and then left it to its own devices."
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