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The problem of evil is one of the most well-known objections to the existence of God. It has been instrumental to refuting some Theist arguments, but does it also refute Deism? In this article, we look at why that is not the case.

A major point of contention between various Theists and Deists is the existence of supernatural events. This includes miracles, divine intervention necessary to prove certain Theist narratives. However, supernatural events cannot be proven with certainty due to the epistemic limits we have.

Deists often stress the importance of reason when it comes to arriving at any truths but especially metaphysical truths. If a claim or proposition lacks proper justification, it ought not to be accepted.

While Deism became most popular during the enlightenment, it is important to note that Deism has been around since humans started inquiry into the existence of God.