Why would anyone want to be an deist?

Question

A very serious question for those who seriously question atheists

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Answer 1

whats a deist?

Answer 2

I see no fundamental difference (despite the obvious) between deists and atheists. To me, they are - for all intents and purposes - the same thing.

Answer 3

Deism is less a religion than a position...for those that believe in a higher power but also think that organized religion has been more about power and politics over the years than it has been about spirituality...historically, organized religions have often been shown to be tools of men rather than a higher power, and free thinkers conclude that orthodoxy is largely hypocritical or inadequate for their personal beliefs...deism is belief in a deity without all of the (often absurd) structure and rules laid down by men with agendas over time...it's a way to believe in something greater than ourselves without feeling that you have to conform to another's standard of belief...I think it may be the purest form of "religion" out there...

Answer 4

Deism is a nice stepping stone on the path from theism to atheism. Some people can't give it all up at once.

Answer 5

Because of the following doctrines of deism:

Belief in God based on a foundation of Reason, Experience and Nature (nature of the universe) rather than on the basis of holy texts and divine revelation. Essentially, through the use of Reason, God’s existence is revealed by the observation of the order and complexity found within nature and our personal experiences.

Belief that the nature of God is abstract and generally incomprehensible which puts it beyond definition for humanity at this time. Furthermore, human language is limited and inadequate to define God; however, man can use Reason to theorize and speculate on what this possible nature is.

Belief that man's relationship with God is transpersonal which transcends the personal/impersonal dichotomy. However, this does not create a feeling of a distant and cold deity but of one in which God has a profound and unfathomable relationship with all of creation (nature) rather than just one aspect of it.

Belief that humanity has the ability to use Reason to develop ethical/moral principles and through the application of Reason these principles can be used to implement moral behavior, which in turn creates a rational morality. Essentially, humans can be guided by reason and their conscience in matters of morality.

Belief that humans have the individual capability of experiencing God, which is defined as spirituality. These spiritual experiences are multi-faceted and can include awe, epiphany, fellowship and even the transcendental. Essentially, each human is capable of having a profound experience of God and nature.

Belief that God should be honored in a way that the individual believes is best and most appropriate for them. Individuals must determine for themselves how best to honor God and only they can develop how to accomplish this. For many, it is a multi-faceted and an individualized process.

Belief in the principle of Natural Law that states that all men and women are created equal to each other with inherent freedom and liberty so that no human has more worth than another. Essentially, each human is equal in terms of the freedoms that they have and in the eyes of the law.

Belief that mankind’s purpose is to use our God-given reason to understand what it means to be alive in every sense of the word (to live life to the fullest) and to act in such a way as to secure human happiness and contentment for everyone.

Belief that Reason and Respect are God-given traits to mankind and that we are to utilize them in all aspects of our daily lives thus creating a practical approach to life. This includes respecting other alternative views and opinions of God (other religions) as long as they do not produce harm and/or infringe upon others.

Answer 6

Here's a thought...

If I believe in God, and I die, and it turns out that you were right, then I have lost nothing. But if you don’t believe in God, and you die, and it turns out that I was right, then you have lost everything!

Answer 7

don't no what a deist is

Answer 8

I never thought about that...

Answer 9

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