Deism - Definition

deism

the belief or idea that there was an all-powerful God who created the universe, but then allowed it to be governed by natural laws without intervention.

see also

• Panentheism - Definition
• Pantheism - Definition
• Classical Theism - Definition

references

1. Lozano-Gotor J.M. (2013) Deism. In: Runehov A.L.C., Oviedo L. (eds) Encyclopedia of Sciences and Religions. Springer, Dordrecht. [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8265-8_1573].