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Assignment - Deism and Neo-Deism Discussion
Question Description - Objective - Analyze deism in its historical and contemporary forms.
If orthodox Christianity embraced Scripture as the highest authority followed by Christian Tradition, Reason, and Experience, Deism supplants the Bible with a human reason as the ultimate arbiter of understanding God and his relationship to us. Historically, this approach to Christianity began during the "Enlightenment" era in the 17th century. However, its influence continues today.
Read A Shocking Conclusion About American Christianity.
Perform research on the subjects Deism and Neo-Deism.
In your conversation relating to the terms above, consider the points below as you respond:
Define each, then analyze how deism continues to influence American Christianity.
Have you seen this influence in your religious life? Explain.