What Did Deists Argue

question 45

Multiple Choice

What did Deists argue?

• A) They argued that the only true knowledge was religious truth, and that God was unknowable.
• B) They insisted that where the Bible conflicted with reason, one should follow the words of the Bible rather than the false dictates of reason.
• C) They believed in a God who had created a perfect universe and then allowed it to operate according to natural laws.
• D) They claimed that the best argument against the existence of God could be derived through the study of nature's harmony and order.
• E) They believed that the Church of England had to be purged of Roman Catholic influences and merged with the Presbyterian church.

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Definitions:

Anisocoria

A condition characterized by unequal pupil sizes, which can be a sign of various neurological problems.

Pupils

The central, black circular openings in the iris of the eye, which regulate the amount of light that enters.

Dilated Pupils

The condition of having enlarged pupils, which can occur in response to low light conditions or indicate certain medical conditions.

Open-Angle Glaucoma

A common form of glaucoma characterized by a gradual increase in the intraocular pressure that can lead to optic nerve damage and loss of vision, usually with open anterior chamber angles.