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n. - The form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation.

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  • The term deism, however, has come in the course of time to have a more specific meaning.
  • Most people have probably never heard of the term deism, or, if they had, would fail to distinguish it from theism.
  • I'm not sure deism is the only type of belief compatible with such a view.
  • I'd define it for you, but since you got so offended last time when I defined the word "deism" - I let you do that, mmkay?
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