Unified Deism
I have been a Deist for over 20 years, and my views have evolved over the years to where I am now, a "Unified Deist". I am hoping to find like-minded Deists who want to take a more active role.
I am not sure where most you are located but the USA is going through a religious war for our freedom of thought and expression. This being the 250th anniversary of our freedom as a country our deistic past is getting erased and deists such as Jefferson/Washington/ Payne/Franklin/Lincoln who worked so hard to provide us these freedoms, would be shocked and ashamed today.
The trends here show that the "spiritual/non-religious" are growing and now over 30%, MTD (Moralist Therapeutic Deism) over 40% and the preferred spiritual direction of younger generations want a "Deistic Faith". I have spoken to 100s in various Christian faiths who, after you peal back the layers, are actually Deists. Of course, the 2% of Atheist/ Agnostic some just have not found the "label/name" of what their beliefs are.
Since our faith/ spirituality has been built on individuality there is not a clear mission or vision. Even in this platform, I have read Deism being labeled as a religion, way of life, and spirituality.
I am asking for feedback, other contacts, and platforms that may connect us together.
Our seed was planted in ancient Greece, after the Enlightment, Deism was at a peak. In the over 200 years we have been dormant but there are millions out there who do belong and now is our time for a "Re-Enlightment."
Hi Jim, I don't believe the Deist community your looking for is hidden otherwise you wouldn't be sharing your comments in a platform such as this etc. Deism is not an evangelical institutionalized machine like what your looking for. I wish you well on your journey and perhaps the creator of the universe illuminated your mind and reason to fulfill such a task as you are so passionate about. I wish you much success and peace in your journey.