natural theology
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noun
theology based on knowledge of the natural world and on human reason, apart from revelation.
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Origin of natural theology
First recorded in 1670–80
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natural theology
noun
the attempt to derive theological truth, and esp the existence of God, from empirical facts by reasoned argumentCompare revealed religion, fideism, revelation (def. 3)
Derived forms of natural theology
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