1. Plural of deism; belief systems or instances of the belief that God exists but does not intervene in the universe or human affairs, and that religious truth can be discovered through reason rather than revelation.
Usage: Usually used in academic or historical contexts when discussing multiple forms or instances of deism

Examples

• Enlightenment thinkers developed various deisms that rejected organized religion.
• The deisms of the 18th century emphasized reason over scriptural authority.
• Scholars distinguish between different deisms based on their views of divine providence.
• Many founding fathers were influenced by deisms that separated God from daily intervention.
• The rise of deisms challenged traditional Christian doctrine during the Age of Reason.