Deism
Deism
Deism (/ˈdiː.ɪzəm/ DEE-iz-əm or /ˈdeɪ.ɪzəm/ DAY-iz-əm; derived from Latin "deus" meaning "god") is the philosophical belief that posits that God exists and is ultimately responsible for the creation of the universe, but does not interfere directly with the world after its creation.
Etymology
The term "Deism" is derived from the Latin word "deus", which means "god". The term was first used by Pierre Viret in 1564, referring to those who believe in a god who does not intervene in the universe.
Related Terms
- Theism: The belief in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe.
- Agnosticism: The view that the existence of God, of the divine or the supernatural is unknown or unknowable.
- Atheism: Disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.
- Pantheism: The belief that the universe (or nature as the totality of everything) is identical with divinity, or that everything composes an all-encompassing, immanent god.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deism
- Wikipedia's article - Deism
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