What exactly does Deist mean?

Question

In many discussions about religion and history, it is said that many of the founding fathers were "Deists" not Christians. I assume they believe in God but not the divinity of Jesus or something like that but do not know.

Answer 1

Deists believe in a first cause or an organizing principle in the universe but don't believe that there is a personal god who pays attention to what happens now.

Answer 2

It's a theist light, sort of.. ;)

A person who believes there is a god, but that god created us and then "retired", and now it does not interfere with its creation in any way anymore.

Answer 3

Deist believe in a God or higher power. They aren't religious. I believe the consciousness of the entire universe is God. They do not have all the same beliefs. I also believe in Karma and Reincarnation.

Deist-No religion.

Answer 4

It means a person believes in a God who created everything but who is aloof and uncaring. They don't think God cares about anyone and that he is not involved in the affairs of the universe.

Answer 5

A deist is someone who professes a belief in God.

Answer 6

Deists were the original intelligent design folk. On their behalf, They didn't believe revelations possible or sane. Highly moral, they did the best they could in the dark.