The subject of deism isn't the question, per se.
That was just an example. Another might be whether or not there's other life in the universe, or how life here started, or whether or not ghosts exist. Other possibilities might be the real purpose of Stonehenge, how birds navigate when migrating, ideas for alternative energy, or if dolphins are as intelligent as humans.

The point is that there are loads of people who never look beyond their immediate world, and are consequently rather boring to talk to. They can tell you all about baseball scores or what engine was in the 1959 Lincoln Continental, but discussing and debating the big questions of life? Not a chance. They won't express an opinion because they've never thought about it. They can memorize, but actually think? No.

The most interesting people I've met are the ones who like to think, whose minds are active and like to play with ideas. They're the ones who have the interesting insights into most things. Sadly they're a small minority of the population.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Mon 20 Oct 2008, 20:54, Reply)