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The bold is not accurate at all. There are massive differences. Deism is simply a personal belief that has no effect on anyone else. Organized religion is vastly different because it leads to a huge set of beliefs that do impact others - for instance how conservative Christians and Muslims take political action that affects LGBT or reproductive rights and can lead to violence. In contrast, a Deist's beliefs affect no one but themselves and don't lead to any policy decisions that negatively affect other people. Deism is basically innocuous whereas organized religion can lead to some very damaging social policies.Being a deist is essentially the same as believing in organised religion, they’re still people who ultimately seem unable to cope with the idea of a meaningless existence with no apparent explanation or reason, so need to try and resolve that somehow in their head. Whether that’s through organised religion or by trying to magic up some mystical, unknowable god-like being, it’s essentially the same. I’d give the deist slightly more credit as it doesn’t involve trying to convert others I guess. But ultimately people just need to get over it. Stop worrying about ‘why’, accept the vast futility of it all and just enjoy your life. You’ll be happier for it.