Deist
De"ist
(d"st), n. [L. deus god: cf. F. diste. See Deity.] One who believes in the existence of a God, but denies revealed religion; a freethinker.[1913 Webster]
A deist, as denying a revelation, is opposed to a Christian; as, opposed to the denier of a God, whether atheist or pantheist, a deist is generally denominated theist. Latham.
Syn. -- See Infidel.
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De*is"tic
(d*s"tk),De*is"tic*al
(?), } a. Pertaining to, savoring of, or consisting in, deism; as, a deistic writer; a deistical book.[1913 Webster]
The deistical or antichristian scheme.I. Watts.
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