[GarySpFc]

Which is deism, always inadequate, because—ironically—it leaves man , the observer,out of the account. How does he fit into the picture ?

Provine, the atheist, is stating that in his opinion Deism is no better than atheism, both lack God's moral law.

[RobbyS]

The atheist, if he is wise, will approach all persons and all things pretty much as a babe does, as enigmas.