The American population has a peculiar understanding of American history due to omissions in public education – likely for political reasons. One example is the lack of knowledge about the thousands of black slave owners. Another is the belief that “In God, We Trust” was a foundational phrase when it was not added to currency…
Deism is a belief system that emphasizes the use of reason and personal observation to understand the natural world and the existence of a higher power. Unlike many other religious systems, Deism does not have a centralized authority or require its followers to attend church. Instead, Deists rely on their individualized understanding of the world…
An FAQ post is necessary. This is evidenced by the various confusing posts about Neo-Deism found on the internet. Here are some answers to some of the more common questions about Neo-Deism. Is Neo-Deism another name for Modern Deism? No. Modern Deism is an extension of Classical Deism and loosely follows Lord Herbert’s Five Articles….
There seems to be a lot of debate on this matter. It is true that, in a classical sense, Deism would not be considered a religion. However, this position is somewhat unfair in the grand scheme of things and has led (at least in part) to its omission from various religious studies. Consider this: religion…