Articles related to "Deism"
Deism and the Founding Fathers
Many of the Founding Fathers accepted the tenets of Deism, rejecting a state church, religious fanaticism, intolerance, and the intervention of God in human affairs.
deism and the founding fathers • elements of deism • what deists believed • separation of church and state • thomas jefferson and religion
Many of the Founding Fathers accepted the tenets of Deism, rejecting a state church, religious fanaticism, intolerance, and the intervention of God in human affairs.
deism and the founding fathers • elements of deism • what deists believed • separation of church and state • thomas jefferson and religion
Intelligent Design - Part Two
The Bible says that the "heavens declare [God's] handiwork." Does the complexity and order of the universe bring us closer to accepting the reality of God?
god • evolution • creationism • intelligent design • behe
The Bible says that the "heavens declare [God's] handiwork." Does the complexity and order of the universe bring us closer to accepting the reality of God?
god • evolution • creationism • intelligent design • behe
The religious battlefield after 9-11
The 9/11 attack also reshaped the religious battlefield, but not permanently.
wtc • church attendance • religious belief • belief • deism
The 9/11 attack also reshaped the religious battlefield, but not permanently.
wtc • church attendance • religious belief • belief • deism
4a: Early Enlightenment Precursors to Religious Humanism
Part of a series on Humanism, and the first half of a two part article on the precursors of Religious Humanism during the Age of Enlightenment, especially the Quakers and Deists. This first half focuses on the early Enlightenment period, while the next half in part 4b focuses on the latter half of the Enlightenment.
religious humanism • society of friends • quakers • deists • deism
Part of a series on Humanism, and the first half of a two part article on the precursors of Religious Humanism during the Age of Enlightenment, especially the Quakers and Deists. This first half focuses on the early Enlightenment period, while the next half in part 4b focuses on the latter half of the Enlightenment.
religious humanism • society of friends • quakers • deists • deism
Intro 4b: Late Enlightenment Precursors to Religious Humanism
Part of a series on Modern Humanism, and the second half of an article on precursors to Religious Humanism during the Enlightenment. This half focuses on the latter half of the Age of Enlightenment.
religious humanism • humanism • enlightenment • age of reason • wollenscroft
Part of a series on Modern Humanism, and the second half of an article on precursors to Religious Humanism during the Enlightenment. This half focuses on the latter half of the Age of Enlightenment.
religious humanism • humanism • enlightenment • age of reason • wollenscroft
Introduction to Modern Humanism, part 3: Renaissance Precursors
This article is part of an introductory series on Humanism, and examines the historical precursors to Humanism during the Renaissance period.
humanism • secular humanism • religious humanism • freethought • freethought history
This article is part of an introductory series on Humanism, and examines the historical precursors to Humanism during the Renaissance period.
humanism • secular humanism • religious humanism • freethought • freethought history
Is America Really Christian?
It's been in the news a lot lately. The Presidential Prayer Team, leading America back to its Christian roots. But just how Christian are America's roots? Were the Founding Father Christian? In a word, NO! This article shares some of the thoughts of those founders we all know and love. . .at least until now. If you're Christian, try not to be too judgemental. They didn't like you much, but they knew that in a free country, you should have the right to worship as you choose--as long as your religion does not conflict with the contitution. That's all. Simple, really. Read on for some eye openers.
church and state • constitution • freedom • religion • prayer
It's been in the news a lot lately. The Presidential Prayer Team, leading America back to its Christian roots. But just how Christian are America's roots? Were the Founding Father Christian? In a word, NO! This article shares some of the thoughts of those founders we all know and love. . .at least until now. If you're Christian, try not to be too judgemental. They didn't like you much, but they knew that in a free country, you should have the right to worship as you choose--as long as your religion does not conflict with the contitution. That's all. Simple, really. Read on for some eye openers.
church and state • constitution • freedom • religion • prayer
Is The Devil Real? (Pt. II): Free Will
The argument over free will has carried on for centuries. What do you think? It's your choice. Here's my view:
free will • new thought • deism • garden of eden • evil
The argument over free will has carried on for centuries. What do you think? It's your choice. Here's my view:
free will • new thought • deism • garden of eden • evil
Jesusifying America
Despite Christian claims, the United States is not a Christian nation.
united states • america • christian • christian nation • ten commandments
Despite Christian claims, the United States is not a Christian nation.
united states • america • christian • christian nation • ten commandments
July Walks As Autumn Talks
What is deism, and how does it apply to American philosophy of science? Perhaps Henry Thoreau knew.
transcendentalist philosophy;philosophy of science • massachusetts;religion;deism;jonathan edwards
What is deism, and how does it apply to American philosophy of science? Perhaps Henry Thoreau knew.
transcendentalist philosophy;philosophy of science • massachusetts;religion;deism;jonathan edwards
Mental Rambles in Thoreau Country
Spring thoughts on Thoreau's legacy at the edge of Thoreau country.
henry david thoreau;natural history;political phil
Spring thoughts on Thoreau's legacy at the edge of Thoreau country.
henry david thoreau;natural history;political phil
Understanding Unitarian Universalism
Tolerance, caring, and encouragement in finding an individual path to spirituality is the credence of Unitarian Universalism. Healing a hurting world is their mantra.
unitarian religion • religion of tolerance • free choice religion • beliefs of unitarians • way to become a member of unitarianism
Tolerance, caring, and encouragement in finding an individual path to spirituality is the credence of Unitarian Universalism. Healing a hurting world is their mantra.
unitarian religion • religion of tolerance • free choice religion • beliefs of unitarians • way to become a member of unitarianism
American Presidents' Religious Affiliations
Forty-five percent of American Presidents were either Presbyterian or Episcopalian. Other faith traditions included evangelical churches, Deists, and one Catholic.
religious affiliations of american presidents • protestant denominations of us presidents • church membership of us presidents • presidents without church membership • episcopalian presidents;presbyterian presidents
Forty-five percent of American Presidents were either Presbyterian or Episcopalian. Other faith traditions included evangelical churches, Deists, and one Catholic.
religious affiliations of american presidents • protestant denominations of us presidents • church membership of us presidents • presidents without church membership • episcopalian presidents;presbyterian presidents
The Case for a Divine Cause
The Bible begins with a simple declaration: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1) No other part of the Bible is as hotly contested.
cosmological • universe • god • creator • evolution
The Bible begins with a simple declaration: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1) No other part of the Bible is as hotly contested.
cosmological • universe • god • creator • evolution
Intro to Humanism, Part 5: Enlightenment Precursors to Secular Humanism
Precursors to Secular Humanism during the Enlightenment, including: Pantheism, the Encylopedists/Materialists, the Philosophes, Skepticism, and the Democrats.
humanism • secular humanism • atheism • atheist • humanist
Precursors to Secular Humanism during the Enlightenment, including: Pantheism, the Encylopedists/Materialists, the Philosophes, Skepticism, and the Democrats.
humanism • secular humanism • atheism • atheist • humanist
Thomas Paine and His Writings
Philosophy and writings of Thomas Paine, a key campaigner for American independence, famous for Common Sense and The Age of Reason.
thomas paine • thomas paine and his writings • paine common sense • paine the rights of man • paine the age of reason
Philosophy and writings of Thomas Paine, a key campaigner for American independence, famous for Common Sense and The Age of Reason.
thomas paine • thomas paine and his writings • paine common sense • paine the rights of man • paine the age of reason
Freemason Symbols in America
MIddle School and High School students learn lessons connecting Benjamin Franklin and other famous Masons to the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
masonry • freemasonry • class notes • american revolution • constitution
MIddle School and High School students learn lessons connecting Benjamin Franklin and other famous Masons to the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
masonry • freemasonry • class notes • american revolution • constitution
James Hutton and Farming
Biography of James Hutton from his early life to early 1660s as an innovative farmer, prior to becoming a geologist.
james hutton • hutton founder of modern geology • james hutton and farming • james hutton biography • james hutton farmer and geologist
Biography of James Hutton from his early life to early 1660s as an innovative farmer, prior to becoming a geologist.
james hutton • hutton founder of modern geology • james hutton and farming • james hutton biography • james hutton farmer and geologist
Jefferson - A Religious Enigma
What role did the Scottish Enlightenment play in Jefferson's views on religious freedom, and would he have seen the United States as a Christian Nation?
religious freedom • thomas jefferson • scottish enlightenment • enlightment • separation of church and state
What role did the Scottish Enlightenment play in Jefferson's views on religious freedom, and would he have seen the United States as a Christian Nation?
religious freedom • thomas jefferson • scottish enlightenment • enlightment • separation of church and state
Quoted in Young's Novel The Shack
William P. Young uses epigraphs in his novel The Shack. Here is a list of epigraphs for chapters 11-12 and a brief synopsis of their source.
william p young • willie young • gk chesterton • blaise pascal • albert einstein
William P. Young uses epigraphs in his novel The Shack. Here is a list of epigraphs for chapters 11-12 and a brief synopsis of their source.
william p young • willie young • gk chesterton • blaise pascal • albert einstein
What Would The Founders Think of The Pledge of Allegiance?
First in a Two-Part Editorial on the Ruling of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court Panel That The Phrase "Under God" Renders the Pledge Unconstitutional
pledge • allegiance • founding • fathers • founders
First in a Two-Part Editorial on the Ruling of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court Panel That The Phrase "Under God" Renders the Pledge Unconstitutional
pledge • allegiance • founding • fathers • founders
Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790
To introduce my article on the childhood of this famous gentleman, I want to quote from the web site"Benjamin Franklin, an Enlightened American" (see html at the end of this article): "What makes a leader? Intelligence, passion, strength, devotion, charisma, tenacity, perseverance, generosity, forgiveness. Franklin possessed all of these qualities and that is why he is considered to be one of the greatest American minds and a proud pillar of our national heritage. However, our affinity for Franklin extends deeper. He seems to embody and personify the American dream. Born the son of a candlemaker, few people would have surmised that Franklin would master so many disciplines. His story proves that with determination and dedication, success is within anyone's grasp. A leading American statesman, inventor, philanthropist, publisher, revolutionary, and thinker, Benjamin Franklin was truly the Enlightened American."
benjamin franklin • printing • american statesmen • inventors • biography
To introduce my article on the childhood of this famous gentleman, I want to quote from the web site"Benjamin Franklin, an Enlightened American" (see html at the end of this article): "What makes a leader? Intelligence, passion, strength, devotion, charisma, tenacity, perseverance, generosity, forgiveness. Franklin possessed all of these qualities and that is why he is considered to be one of the greatest American minds and a proud pillar of our national heritage. However, our affinity for Franklin extends deeper. He seems to embody and personify the American dream. Born the son of a candlemaker, few people would have surmised that Franklin would master so many disciplines. His story proves that with determination and dedication, success is within anyone's grasp. A leading American statesman, inventor, philanthropist, publisher, revolutionary, and thinker, Benjamin Franklin was truly the Enlightened American."
benjamin franklin • printing • american statesmen • inventors • biography
The Rights of the Colonists
An Examination of <i>The Rights of the British Colonists Asserted and Proved</i>
rights • parliament • otis • colonists • taxation
An Examination of <i>The Rights of the British Colonists Asserted and Proved</i>
rights • parliament • otis • colonists • taxation
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