Deism is the belief that God created the earth and us, but then abandoned us. Deists believe God left us on our own to keep the earth and our lives in control. They don't believe in miracles or supernatural things happening. The believe mainly in reason, and they think of the Bible as being just interpretations from regular people. Deism came around in the 16th and 17th century. It was during something called the Age of Enlightenment mostly in the United States, England, and France.
Prominent figures in the start of deism:
1. Lord Herbert of Cherbury - Known as "The Father of English Deism". He wrote a book called De Varitate which stated deism as being the truth.
2. Matthew Tindal and Thomas Hobbes both wrote many books a bout deism being the ultimate truth.
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