The Enlightenment emphasized the idea of natural laws governing the universe, often compared to a well-designed clock, and this was seen as evidence of God's existence and intelligence. This view is sometimes referred to as Deism, which recognizes God as a creator who does not intervene in the world beyond setting it in motion.

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The Enlightenment

Question 56

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The Enlightenment:

A) encouraged the idea that God was like a master clockmaker who planned the universe and set it in motion
B) led most educated men to become atheists
C) was based mainly on the writings of Martin Luther
D) increased church attendance
E) started in America and spread to Europe

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