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Topia!: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Deism (47)
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Deism, French - Brief historical survey of the development of Deism in France, as espoused by Voltaire, Diderot, and Rousseau. English Deism (Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy) - Reference on Deism in England. Life's Message - A monotheistic religion based on transcendent moral principle. Deism101US - Collection of downloadable writings on skepticism, divine revelation, and ethics as well as works by Thomas Paine. Of the Religion of Deism Compared with the Christian Religion - From the Modern History Sourcebook: A brief comparative analysis by Thomas Paine. Enlightenment Glossary: Deism - Article discusses origins and cultural influences. Thoemmes.com: Charles Blount - Short biography of the life and accomplishments of this early English Deist. ReligiousTolerance.org: Deism - Definition, history, quotes, and bibliography. Sullivan County: Deism and Reason - Surveys and espouses traditional Deism. E-text resources and Deist quotations. World View: Deism - Christian evaluation with positive and negative comments, bibliography of books by and critical of Deists. How a Catholic Priest Turned Deist - Father Raymond Fontaine describes why he left the Roman Catholic Church and now leans toward Deism. Abraham Lincoln: Deist and Admirer of Thomas Paine - Chapter from the book "Religious Beliefs of Our Presidents," by Franklin Steiner (1936). Relates opinions of Lincoln's friends and biographers regarding the nature of his belief. Kant's Theistic Solution - Essay by Stephen Palmquist proposes that Kant is better classified as a Theist than as a Deist. Infidels.org: The Christian Nation Myth - Farrell Till argues that many of the founding fathers of the United States were Deists. A Home on the Web for Deism - Argues that the God of Deism is loving but not omnipotent. Presents classical proofs for the existence of God. Cambridge History: The Deistical Controversy in English Theology - Historical survey of the main proponents and their literature. Deism Advocated in the Bible - Series of articles finds strains of Deism in some books of the Bible. Open Your Eyes - Defends Deism and theistic evolution, examines issues of Biblical errancy. Presence On the Net of Deists for Enlightenment and Reason (PONDER) - Essays on the history, philosophy, and ethics of Deism. News, FAQ, suggested reading, book reviews, humor, and poetry. Rise and Fall of English Deism - Essay by Cky J. Carrigan provides historical survey, discusses proponents and main tenets, and analyzes its demise. The Light - Original articles by Vynn Roehm extolling the reasonable, immutable nature of God as revealed in creation. Annotated reading list. Stand to Reason: The Faith of Our Fathers - Argues the faith of the founding fathers of the United States was based upon Christian principles not primarily Deism. America's Christian Heritage - Argues that the Founding Fathers were Christian not primarily Deists. Einstein on a Personal God - Excerpts illustrating belief in a supreme moral code while denying a personal God. Joseph Butler - James Kiefer discusses Butler's arguments against Deism. Radical Faith: Deism, A Hypertext - A brief critique of Deism and its consequences. Hume and the American Deists on Miracles - Essay by James Dye discusses David Hume's influence on the Deism of Ethan Allen, Thomas Paine, and Elihu Palmer. Positive Deism - Promotes Deism and its beliefs with articles, forum, and chat. Five Points of Deism - Slideshow on the characteristics of the Enlightenment and Deism. Deism and the Enlightenment - Class lecture notes and recommended readings. Four Discourses - Portion of 1798 work by Samuel McCorkle arguing the superiority of Christianity to Deism. Alternative Perspectives: Separating God from Religion - Affirms God as the Creator of the universe and its laws, disaffirms religion as man-made myths and rituals. The Jefferson Bible - Thomas Jefferson's attempt to remove miracles and dogma from the Gospels and keep only the ethical teachings of Jesus. Peace Dale Christian Fellowship - Articles explaining the strengths of Deism and the shortcomings of traditional religions. Located in Rhode Island, with individual or group meetings. Jill Neimark: Edward O. Wilson Interview - Wilson calls himself a provisional Deist, affirming the likelihood of a prime mover. The Origins of Deism - Lecture by Terry Matthews traces the course and development of Deism. Who is Nature's God? - Article by David Voelker discusses Thomas Jefferson's beliefs. Nerd Deism - A lighthearted look at God as programmer of the immutable laws of nature. PanenDeism.com - Introduction and FAQ. Proposing that all reality exists within Deity and in process with Deity.
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