Deism

Deism is the belief that god exists however it/he/she does not intervene in the lives of human beings. This is very different from revelation religions such as Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Deists may reject holy books and supernatural events under the pretext that god does not interfere with humans.

History of Deism
Deism began with Lord Herbert of Cherbury in 1648. It began to fall in popularity after the works of Charles Darwin and others began to turn prospective Deists to more Atheist tendencies. Regardless there is still surviving Deism in the world. A modern definition has been created and provided by the World Union of Deists (WUD) that provides a modern understanding of deism:

"Deism is the recognition of a universal creative force greater than that demonstrated by mankind, supported by personal observation of laws and designs in nature and the universe, perpetuated and validated by the innate ability of human reason coupled with the rejection of claims made by individuals and organized religions of having received special divine revelation."

Deism In America
Deist's in America played a large role in the separation of church and state. Many founding fathers where Deists or influenced by Deist philosophy such as Benjamen Franklin, Thomas Paine(a large advocate of Deism), James Madison, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. So yeah Judo-Christian nation my but....