Deist

usgb/ˈdeɪɪst/
noun

A person who believes in the existence of a God purely on the evidence of reason, without reference to any specific religion or religious doctrine.

Even though John was brought up in a Catholic family, he later identified as a deist and focused mainly on the belief of a higher power.
Visual representation of "deist" - A person who believes in the existence of a God purely on the evidence of reason, without reference to any specific religion or religious doctrine.

Often appears as...

  • become a deist
  • identify as a deist
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Not Religious Specific

The term 'deist' does not align with any one religion but suggests a belief in God through reason.

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She explains she's a deist, not tied to a church but convinced of a creator's presence.
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Avoid Assumptions

Don't assume deists follow religious practices or texts; their belief system is based on personal reasoning.

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Despite attending temple, he's a deist at heart, following logic rather than scripture.
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Not Atheist

A deist believes in God, unlike an atheist, but does not subscribe to religious doctrine.

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As a deist, she believes in a creator but not in the religious tales told about gods.
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