deism

• n. 自然神论

dei-, 神，词源同deity. -ism ,主义，观点。

deism (n.)

1680s (deist is from 1620s), from French déisme, from Latin deus "god" (see Zeus). Until c. 1700, opposed to atheism; later as the opposite of theism (q.v.).

1. We must realize, however, that European Deism never took root in America.

然而, 我们必须了解, 欧洲的自然神论从未在美国生根.

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1. the form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation

We must realize, however, that European Deism never took root in America.

然而, 我们必须了解, 欧洲的自然神论从未在美国生根.

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