natural religion
noun
religion based on principles derived solely from reason and the study of nature.
Origin of natural religion
1First recorded in 1665–75
- Compare revealed religion.
Words Nearby natural religion
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How to use natural religion in a sentence
There is no real difference between natural religion and the most sombre and servile superstition.
Superstition In All Ages (1732) | Jean MeslierThey are the publication of natural religion,--that God is a rewarder of virtuous actions, and punishes wicked deeds.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume II | John Lordnatural religion has no mysteries any more than merely positive religion.
Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography. | Solomon MaimonChristianity is but the development of natural religion on the lines and ideas of certain individuals.
Islam Her Moral And Spiritual Value | Arthur Glyn Leonardnatural religion is spoken of as a something different and widely apart from Christianity, as a religion revealed.
Islam Her Moral And Spiritual Value | Arthur Glyn Leonard
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