Cant we recognize domestic terrorism? Nov 11, 2009
Corey I will see your Christian blame and raise you at leat 3 atheistic murderers, Mao, Stalin, Hitler (and we could go on) Sure organized religion has been used for much evil, but historically it pales in comparison to civilizations that forcefully compel atheism (or the illusion of it) and quite frankly as far as that goes atheism, deism etc are simply another form of religion. DAVID. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The Treaty of Tripoli hoax Nov 6, 2009
"Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Madison, Monroe, Ethan Allen, Thomas Paine, and other founders were not Christian in any sense of the word. They were Deists. Deism was widely accepted/practiced among the educated classes in colonial America. Deists rejected the supposed divine inspiration of the Bible, the virgin birth, miracles, the efficacy of prayer, the resurrection of Jesus--almost all of the dogma central to the Christian religion.I will agree with you that the majority religion of the... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
American Revolutionist Nov 3, 2009
As well, the more closely one compares Paine s earnest deism to today s antireligious Left, the more difficult it becomes to escape the conclusion that the two are not so closely related after all. Paine took religion seriously and wrote in good faith, however heterodox his conclusions. (The American Conservative)
In God I trust Oct 9, 2009
Fox: The beauty of Deism is that there are no set in stone beliefs like you have with other religions ... " Russian Fox wrote on Oct 8, 2009 7:51 PM:" Deism is the belief that God exists but is not involved in the world. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Thanks Mr Hitchens for making us talk about God Oct 5, 2009
I am not a follower of any religion; a cross between spiritiualism and deism would be a reasonable description of my beliefs. But these aggressive types don't seem to have any room in their universe for anyone to have any belief in the unprovable. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Jesus in the bleachers: Why sis-boom-bah and the Bible dont mix at football games Oct 1, 2009
Oh and you people rambling about the Founding Fathers should look up the phrase Ceremonial Deism. REAL history is your friend, not the garbage that fundy apologists manufacture. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Obama replaces God in schools Sep 17, 2009
Important founding fathers who espoused Deism were George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Ethan Allen, James Madison, and James Monroe. Deists did not believe in the virgin birth, divinity, or resurrection of Jesus, the efficacy of prayer, the miracles of the Bible, or even the divine inspiration of the Bible. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Celebrate signing of Constitution Sep 15, 2009
" When friends went through difficult experiences, he advised them to submit to Providence.Washington didn't counsel people to pray to God for intervention or comfort. Instead, he advised them to accept what Providence would supply. That philosophy is textbook deism. In one year he went to church fifteen times, mostly when he was traveling. For him that was excessive.http://boston1775.blogspot.com/2006/07/george-washingtons-faith-in-providence.html ". post it note wrote on Sep 14, 2009 9:33 PM:"... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
United States of Paranoia Sep 11, 2009
The post-Revolutionary Federalist press massaged Jefferson s private Deism into a menacing infidelism; the Anti-Masonic Party denounced Andrew Jackson s fraternal ties; John Birch Society founder Robert Welch called Eisenhower a possible conscious, dedicated agent of Communist Conspiracy. Today, the chase to stamp out villainy spins with the velocity of 24/7 news cycles. (The American Conservative)
Schools right to get permission Sep 9, 2009
"Although Jefferson believed in a Creator of a nebulous sort, his concept of one resembled the god of deism (the term "Nature's God" used by deists of the time). Jefferson certainly was not a Christian. With his scientific bent, Jefferson rejected the superstitions and mysticism of Christianity and even went so far as to edit the gospels, removing the miracles and mysticism of Jesus (see The Jefferson Bible)."Christianity neither is, nor ever was a part of the common law. "-Thomas Jefferson,... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
VICKERS/Who are the Deists? Aug 27, 2009
Deism found many advocates in England where the movement started in the seventeenth century ... The Deists preach a very personal religion, and indirectly Deism played a role in our founding fathers' insistence on a separation of church and state in the formation of the government under which we live today ... The great difference between Deism and other religious philosophies is that most Christian denominations believe in God, the divinity of Christ, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
My fundamental problem with hell Aug 24, 2009
Matt Hickman wrote on Aug 22, 2009 11:41 PM:" To Ho Hum,Thanks for the link.I think we might be getting somewhere. When you say "God is Spirit" that begins to answer my question. It borders on a kind of deism, but the idea that God and sinners are like oil and water or two parallel lines that can never meet, and Christ is the bridge between the two lines, there is something logical about that. Of course, the problem that leaves is that God, being wholly other than man can never actually be angry... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Independence Day Jul 5, 2009
With the advent of technology and science and a sense of justice that comes with the deism our forefathers proclaimed it is time to jump to adulthood and make the changes happen that will make this Independence not just the purview of a few, but the reality of the many. Celebrate. (Suite101.com)
Conspiratorial, Much? Jul 3, 2009
At least one person searched for moralistic therapeutic deism. That, at least, is a mitzvah, and I promise twas not I.. (The American Conservative)
Pre-Emptive War on Hate Jun 16, 2009
(Perhaps also symptomatic of the present incarnation of this manner of belief is the easy, feel-good religishness that tends to be labeled Moral Therapeutic Deism. . (The American Conservative)
American Presidents' Religious Affi... Jun 5, 2009
Both Thomas Jefferson and John Tyler subscribed to Deism. Deism rejected an active God who intervened in his creation. (Suite101.com)
Joe the Plumber calls gays 'queer,' won't let them near his kids May 10, 2009
"DK61727: Where on earth did I specify "the Christian God"? But, to clarify, there is but ONE God, whether it be of Judaism, of Christianity, of Islam or of Deism. Jefferson wrote: "I have ever thought religion a concern purely between our God and our consciences for which we were accountable to him, and not to the priests. " Obviously, Jefferson believed in ONE God, as did nearly every single one of the founding fathers. ". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Put Your Bet on God over Newsweek Apr 13, 2009
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Speaker asks pastors to listen more deeply Mar 26, 2009
Disciple wrote on Mar 25, 2009 11:44 AM:" There are many more problems in Dawkins book as well. I apologize if I have hurt anyone's feelings who regard Richard Dawkins in high esteem. But when a so called educated person writes a distorted view of Christianity and deism in general, you have to assume its intentional. And if that is the case, that places his whole body of work in jeopardy. His Atheism and science is so intertwined, that his objectivity has been compromised. If he is willing to... (Winona Daily News, MN)
He condemns others and then does same Mar 12, 2009
In truth, beliefs within deism varied greatly ... An honest discussion of deism (perhaps he simply just doesn t know) would reveal that these deists views of the Father were not so very much different from those of their orthodox compatriots; but their views of the Son were radically different. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
The government is dividing America Feb 25, 2009
Many of the founders believed this way, had a lot to do with Deism. Contrast that with modern Liberal, who are trying to get any type of creator out of everything to the point of relative moralism. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
A new motto? Feb 22, 2009
Cardinal Glick wrote on Feb 21, 2009 12:18 PM:" Since when did it become the purview of imaginary deities to take a personal interest in our finances, let alone our national economy?When exactly did the good old-fashioned Deism of our Founding Fathers give way to Buddy Christ? ". Mike wrote on Feb 21, 2009 12:09 PM:" This newspaper and Lee Enterprises its owner are going down the tubes. More than likely it is because of garbage like this that advertisers don't want to be a part of ". (Sioux City Journal)
God Save America from Militant Atheists Feb 21, 2009
First, the endorsement test allows for "ceremonial deism," which the Court describes as solemnizing rituals at public events, or generic words of faith such as "In God We Trust" on currency. The generic religiosity of "so help me God" or prayers asking for national blessing fall within this category. (Townhall.com)
Founding fathers did mention divine being Feb 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 11:37 PM PST Larry Bunnell s February letter asserts that deism had the greatest influence on the U.S. Constitution, since it doesn t mention a divine being. This is patently false. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
COLUMN: An evolutionary faith Feb 14, 2009
The other prevalent Unitarian theology then was Deism, the idea that God created the universe, came up with its scientific laws, set it in motion, and then withdrew to its farthest reaches. This idea is sometimes called the clock-maker God that does not control things, but loves us from afar. (Easton Journal, MA)
A valentine for Mr. Darwin Feb 13, 2009
It is less atheism than it is pantheism, deism or, perhaps, paganism. I'd say that, for those of us who live on the Canadian Shield or just summer there, the fact that we emerged from water, rocks and air comes as no great surprise. (Globe and Mail)
