Deists and Deist-Leaning Thinkers Who Shaped the West
Paine, Allen, Voltaire, Franklin and others called themselves Deists. Jefferson leaned that way. Here is who held what, and how sure we can be.
History and the Founders
Deism through history: Herbert, Paine, Allen, the American Founders, and the French Revolution.
Supreme Being’s Brief Reign
On June 8, 1794, an enormous crowd gathered in Paris for the Festival of the Supreme Being. The painter Jacques-Louis David had designed the day. A procession wound…
Herbert’s Deist Framework
Edward Herbert, Lord Herbert of Cherbury, finished his book De Veritate in the early 1620s and hesitated to publish it. By his own account in his autobiography, he…
No, the U.S. is NOT a Christian Nation
The answer to this question might surprise you, but this article might offend you. Try to understand that what you are about to read will empower you, but…
Ethan Allen: The Militant Deist
Ethan Allen, the famous American revolutionary and leader of the Green Mountain Boys was also a well-known Deist. A militant Deist, in fact. In this article, we’ll explore…
Know This About The U.S. Founders
The American population has a peculiar understanding of American history, largely due to omissions in public education, likely for political reasons. One example is the lack of knowledge…
Deism and the Bill of Rights
The American Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, is a cornerstone of American democracy and a symbol of freedom and liberty. But…
Lesser-Known Deist Texts
Deism has produced several influential Deist texts over the centuries. Some are especially worthy of note. While the more popular ones are well-known to many Deists, there are…
The Roots and Influences of Deism
Let us briefly examine the history of this philosophical belief. Deism has a rich and complex history that spans centuries and continents. In fact, Deism finds its roots…