Lord Herbert of Cherbury (jan 1, 1583 – jan 1, 1648)
Description:
First great figure of Deism. Deism argues that religion must be universal. Defended five basic doctrines: God's existence, obligation to worship God, ethical implications of worship, repentance, reward and punishment, and future existence.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1583
jan 1, 1648
~ 65 years