Meaning & Definition of word "Deist"

noun:

• 1. A person who believes in the existence of a supreme being, specifically a creator who does not intervene in the universe.
  • Example: As a deist, she felt that the universe was created by a higher power but that this power did not interfere with human affairs.
• 2. One who believes in God based on reason and nature rather than revelation or scripture.
  • Example: The founding fathers of the United States included several deists who valued reason and scientific inquiry.
• 3. A proponent of deism, often emphasizing the belief that natural laws govern the universe.
  • Example: Many deists in the Enlightenment period sought to reconcile faith with the discoveries of modern science.
• 4. A person skeptical of organized religion but still holding a belief in a divine creator.
  • Example: He identified as a deist, often critiquing religious dogma while maintaining his belief in a divine origin of the universe.