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The Archive Project is our attempt to gather various writings on the subject of Christian Deism to provide a resource for study and reflection. Please contact us if you have writings or essays that you feel should be included.
What Is Natural Theology?
The word “theology” comes from two Greek words, “theos” meaning “god,” and “logos” meaning “word.” …
Read MoreThe Natural Religion of Jesus
Each of us came into existence through no decision or action of our own. So …
Read MoreLove Your Neighbor
The way that God, our Creator, intends for us to live is known by every …
Read MoreHow Can You Love God?
In the time of Jesus, the Jewish religion placed many obligations or requirements on the …
Read MoreWhat Is The Gospel?
The word “Gospel” means “good news.” The good news is given through a message. In …
Read MoreThe Theology of Paul
What you usually hear about Jesus today in churches and on TV is an interpretation …
Read MoreWhat’s In A Creed?
Every church has a creed. A creed is a set of religious beliefs approved by …
Read MoreWho was Jesus?
This essay is written in response to readers who have asked me to write some …
Read MoreThe Cross and the Empty Tomb
The “gospel” according to Paul focused on the “crucifixion and resurrection” of Jesus.
Paul believed that …
Read MoreUnderstanding the Four Gospels
We do not know who wrote the “Gospels” of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John which …
Read MoreDeism and Cultural Religions
“Deism” is a name given to the only religion that is known to all human …
Read MoreThe Religion of The Golden Rule
CHRISTIAN DEISM: RELIGION OF THE GOLDEN RULE
Deism is natural religion. The name “Deism” comes from …
Read MoreThe Language of Christian Deism
Religious beliefs are expressed in words. Since a word may have several different meanings, it …
Read MoreWhat Is A Christian Deist?
A deist is a person who believes that God designed and created the world and …
Read MoreAn Overview of Christian Deism
How you live your life and the happiness you find are largely dependent upon your …
Read More“Deist” and “Christian Deist”
Recently, a college student wrote to me, asking, “What is the difference between a ‘deist’ …
Read MoreCreed of A Christian Deist
A creed is a statement of beliefs. From the title above, you can see that …
Read MoreHistory of Christian Deism
In the 17th century CE (Christian Era or Common Era), in England, some individuals began …
Read MoreEdward Herbert: What Is Truth?
In 1624, an Englishman named Edward Herbert (also known as Lord Herbert of Cherbury) wrote …
Read MoreJohn Locke, Christian Deist
In the early history of deism, four names stand out: Edward Herbert (known as Lord …
Read MoreMatthew Tindal, Christian Deist
In 1730, a Christian deist named Matthew Tindal wrote a book entitled Christianity as Old …
Read MoreThe Importance of Beliefs
(NOTE TO READER: This essay is based on two religious documents written over 300 years …
Read MoreDr. Thomas Young, Early American Deist
Dr. Thomas Young (1731-1777), a prominent physician and patriot during the American Revolution, was an …
Read MoreChristian Deism as a Personal Religion
I have received e-mail from individuals whose personal beliefs are similar to those expressed in …
Read MorePracticing Christian Deism
Deism is based on the premise that life is a gift. A gift is something …
Read MoreBible Study and Prayer
I have written other essays relating to the practice of Christian deism as a personal …
Read MoreChristmas and Easter
This essay is written in response to email from readers who asked, “Do Christian deists …
Read MoreWhat About Hell?
This essay is written in response to email asking “What do Christian Deists believe about …
Read MoreThe Christian Deists: Christians Without Churches
People often ask, “Why don’t Christian deists have churches?”
The word “church” usually refers to religious …
Read MoreGetting Together as Christian Deists
Christian Deism is basically a personal religion that is practiced by individuals. It does not …
Read MoreReligious Education for Children
I have received a number of letters from parents asking how their children may obtain …
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