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What conclusion did deists draw from the rational, mechanistic workings of the universe?

What conclusion did deists draw from the rational, mechanistic workings of the universe?
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What conclusion did deists draw from the rational, mechanistic workings of the universe?

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Deists concluded that God created a rational universe, so God must be rational as well.

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Deists, including famous people such as Benjamin Franklin, thought that God designed the universe and then "set things in motion"--meaning that He isn't involved in the day-to-day activities of people's lives. 
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