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Bigot vs Deism - What's the difference?

bigot | deism |

As nouns the difference between bigot and deism

is that bigot is (derogatory) one who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices while deism is a philosophical belief in the existence of a god (or goddess) knowable through human reason; especially, a belief in a creator god unaccompanied by any belief in supernatural phenomena or specific religious doctrines.

bigot

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (derogatory) One who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices.
  • Don't call me a bigot . That's extremely rude!
  • One who is strongly partial to one's own group (e.g. religion, race, gender, political party, etc.) and is intolerant of those who differ.
  • Derived terms

    * bigoted * bigotry

    See also

    * holier-than-thou * hypocrite

    deism

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The religious philosophy and movement that became prominent in England, France, and the United States in the 17th and 18th centuries that rejects supernatural events (prophecy, miracles) and divine revelation prominent in organized religion, along with holy books and revealed religions that assert the existence of such things.
  • Usage notes

    Reference to the 17th and 18th century movement is more frequently capitalized, while reference to the general philosophy or belief is more frequently not capitalized.

    Quotations

    * (deism)