adverb
- In a manner relating to or characteristic of deism; according to the principles or beliefs of deism.
Usage: Deism is the belief that God exists and created the world but does not actively intervene in human affairs or reveal himself through scripture.
Examples
- The philosopher argued deistically that reason and nature, rather than revelation, provide evidence of God's existence.
- He approached religious questions deistically, rejecting dogma in favor of rational inquiry.
- The founding fathers of some nations were influenced deistically by Enlightenment thought.
- She spoke deistically about the divine, emphasizing the role of human reason over faith.
- The text deistically presents God as a distant creator rather than an active participant in history.