What you usually hear about Jesus today in churches and on TV is an interpretation that comes from the writings of a man named Paul who called himself an “apostle” (messenger) but was not among Jesus’ “twelve” disciples who are also called “apostles.”
Paul’s ideas about Jesus are found in letters which he wrote to churches …
Read More“Deism” is a name given to the only religion that is known to all human beings regardless of time and place. Deism is called “natural” religion because its principles are known from nature and human reasoning.
In contrast to Deism (which is a universal religion), there are many “cultural” religions, such as Judaism, Islam, Trinitarian Christianity, …
Read MoreThis essay is written in response to email from readers who asked, “Do Christian deists celebrate Christmas and Easter?” This question has arisen because some readers, who have recently discovered that they are Christian deists, feel uncomfortable with the trinitarian interpretation of Christmas and Easter.
My answer to the question, “Do Christian deists celebrate Christmas and …
Read MorePeople often ask, “Why don’t Christian deists have churches?”
The word “church” usually refers to religious organizations that have professional ministers, and buildings for public worship. Christian deists do not have these.
Why don’t Christian deists have churches?
Primarily, the answer is, “Christian deism is a personal religion. Churches are not necessary in the practice of Christian deism.” …
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