A Deist is someone who believes in the existence of a higher power or creator, but does not adhere to organized religion or specific religious doctrines. Deists typically think that this creator does not intervene in the universe or human affairs after the initial act of creation. They often rely on reason and observation of the natural world to understand the divine. Deism emerged during the Enlightenment, a period that emphasized reason and scientific inquiry. Prominent figures associated with Deism include Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. Deists often reject traditional religious texts, viewing them as human-made rather than divinely inspired.