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natural theology

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natural theology
n.
A theology holding that knowledge of God may be acquired by human reason alone without the aid of revealed knowledge.
natural theology
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(Christian Religious Writings / Theology) the attempt to derive theological truth, and esp the existence of God, from empirical facts by reasoned argument Compare revealed religion, fideism, revelation [3]
natural theologian  n
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Noun1.natural theology - a theology that holds that knowledge of God can be acquired by human reason without the aid of divine revelation
theological system, theology - a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings; "Jewish theology"; "Roman Catholic theology"
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