Deism is a philosophical belief that emphasizes the role of reason and observation over religious dogma. It is based on the idea that God created the universe, but does not intervene in its day-to-day operations. The term DEISTIC is derived from this belief system, and is used to describe someone who follows the principles of Deism. Deists believe that God is a distant, impersonal force that does not interact with humans, and that humans must rely on their own understanding and experience to determine right and wrong.