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deism, theological theory of God who does not interfere in the Universe
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Original source entry:

自然神論 自然神论 [zi4 ran2 shen2 lun4] /deism, theological theory of God who does not interfere in the Universe/

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Other forms in these source records: 自然神論

  • 自
    zì

    (bound form) self / oneself / from / since / naturally / as a matter of course

  • 然
    rán

    correct / right / so / thus / like this / -ly

  • 神
    shén

    god / deity / supernatural / magical / mysterious / spirit / mind / energy / lively / expressive / look / expression / (coll.) awesome / amazing

  • 论
    lùn

    opinion / view / theory / doctrine / to discuss / to talk about / to regard / to consider / per / by the (kilometer, hour etc)

    Lún

    abbr. for 論語|论语[Lún yǔ], The Analects (of Confucius)

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