Heresies
During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Europe witnessed dramatic intellectual and cultural changes. Scientific discoveries challenged traditional assumptions about the natural world, philosophers emphasized the power of human reason, and many began to question the authority of established churches. Out of this environment emerged Deism, a religious movement that sought to affirm belief in God while … Read More “What Is Deism? The Rise, Influence, and Legacy of the “Religion of Reason”” »