Deists

/ˈdeɪ.ɪsts/ noun

Definition

Plural of deist; multiple people who believe in God through reason rather than organized religion.

Etymology

Deist plus the standard English plural suffix '-s.' The term deists became common in the 18th century as this philosophical movement gained followers across Europe and America.

Kelly Says

Famous deists like Voltaire and Paine formed a kind of invisible club—they didn't have temples or priests, just corresponded with each other about reasons for believing in God.

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