Term

Cult of the Supreme Being

A deistic form of religion established by Robespierre during the French Revolution, emphasizing a supreme being, immortal souls, and human responsibility.

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Definition

A form of deism established by Maximilien Robespierre during the French Revolution, which believed the creation of the universe was an act of a "supreme being" and that human souls are immortal, but that humans are responsible for their own actions and destinies.

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See also: Cult of ReasonTerm
Narrower than: DeismTerm

Last revised August 14, 2026