Deism
/ˈdeɪɪzəm/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Conceptual Clarity
Deism is a specific belief about God's non-interference, not just any spiritual belief. 
Although he's spiritual, he doesn't subscribe to deism's idea of a non-intervening creator.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Deism was especially popular in the Enlightenment, when reason and science grew in importance. 
Many philosophers of the Enlightenment period advocated for deism over traditional religious belief.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Atheism
Deism differs from atheism; it acknowledges a creator but denies divine intervention. 
He clarified that he's not an atheist; he believes in a creator, hence his interest in deism.