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2. Which of the following best describes Deism?
(A) A belief that the course of...
Oct 9, 2023
2. Which of the following best describes Deism?
(A) A belief that the course of each individual’s life is predestined by God
(B) A concept of toleration advanced by Quaker preachers
(C) The belief that God had created the world but allowed it to operate through the laws of nature
(D) A principle taught in colonial New England colleges
(E) Aradicaltheoryencouragingfreeloveand communal living
C
Key Concept
KC-2.1.II During the Enlightenment, a number of new concepts, including reason and science, were applied to society and politics. Deism emerged as a religious philosophy that combined faith in a creator with an emphasis on rationality and the laws of nature.
Explanation
Deism is a philosophical belief that posits that God does not interfere with the world after its creation, allowing it to run according to the laws of nature. Deists believe in a God who created the universe but does not intervene in its daily operations. This belief was particularly popular during the Enlightenment, a period of intellectual and philosophical growth that emphasized reason and science.
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