HERBERT, Edward, Lord of Cherbury

HERBERT, Edward, Lord of Cherbury
(1583-1648)
   one of the intellectual sources of DEISM he rejected REVELATION and taught that RELIGION is based on a BELIEF in GOD who should be WORSHIPED through virtuous action. Humans are responsible to REPENT for SIN and should BELIEVE in life after death.

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