Summary
This sermon analyzes deism, a historical religion that affirmed God as Creator but rejected biblical revelation in favor of natural religion. Influenced by thinkers like Voltaire and Rousseau, deism sought to remove scriptural authority, partly due to resistance against Augustinian theology and the doctrine of original sin. The practical takeaway is that deism, though brief, continues to impact contemporary thought by undermining biblical authority and promoting a view of humanity independent of divine intervention.