Deism and America's Founders
Deists were very confident in the power of human reason. Reason informed them that miracles were impossible and that the Bible is a man-made book of mythical narratives. This faction of Deists also saw Christianity as a barrier to moral improvement and social justice. And since for them, living an ethical life is itself true worship, Christianity was seen as an impediment to worshiping God as well.
http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b....
...and why I offered a resource and still believe some will say I just attacked this blog out of personal egotistical means. (smile)