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- noun The religious philosophy and movement that became prominent in England, France, and the United States in the 17th and 18th centuries that rejects supernatural events (prophecy, miracles) and divine revelation prominent in organized religion, along with holy books and revealed religions that assert the existence of such things.
- noun Alternative spelling of
deism .
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Examples
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(Popularly, its called Deism, but the overall term Deism is less specific than this since it admits Divine Providence may exist but tries to describe it through rationalistic means) The Word of God specifically declares that through God's Word
theophiles.org 2008
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Since Deism is heretical to Christianity, and since Collins is a Christian, I'm trying to point out that Collins is being theologically inconsistent.
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Nevertheless, the idea of ceremonial Deism is quite tricky, for it relies on a generalized sense of social meaning.
Balkinization 2003
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Ceremonial Deism is hallowed by long practice and tends to lose its religious significance over time.
Balkinization 2003
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Note that the doctrine of ceremonial Deism is a double edged sword.
Balkinization 2003
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So in most cases the best thing to do with examples of ceremonial Deism is just to leave them alone. continue reading ...
Balkinization 2003
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Note that the doctrine of ceremonial Deism is a double edged sword.
Balkinization 2003
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So in most cases the best thing to do with examples of ceremonial Deism is just to leave them alone.
Balkinization 2003
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An example of ceremonial Deism is the use of the motto "In God We Trust" on the nation's coins.
Balkinization 2003
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Nevertheless, the idea of ceremonial Deism is quite tricky, for it relies on a generalized sense of social meaning.
Balkinization 2003
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