Deistic
/deɪˈɪstɪk/
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Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used when discussing religious beliefs about a god who doesn't intervene in the universe. 
His deistic views explain why he doesn't pray for divine intervention.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Confusion
Don't mix up 'deistic' with 'theistic'; 'theistic' involves active divine involvement. 
Unlike her theistic friends, she holds a deistic belief that God doesn't interact with the world.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Reference
Often mentioned when discussing Enlightenment thinkers who championed reason over revelation. 
Voltaire's works have a deistic undercurrent, reflecting religious attitudes of his time.