An Axial Axiom: Part One

Sometimes from following the diverse deistic blogs, it appears Deism could be accurately described as: “The only firing squad that stands in a circle.” Seems we spend considerable time taking potshots at fellow Deists when there are better things to do then draw targets on each other. In continuing along the axiom theme of my previous posts, does an axial axiom exist for our movement? Is there a self-evident central core hub around which we can unite? We are direly in need of some type of anchoring point, rallying cry, polar star, or  compass setting for our movement.  Is there a foundational way to activate our actions, motivate our members, and focus our efforts?
Thomas Merton once wrote: “There is always a temptation to diddle around in the contemplative life, making itsy-bitsy statues.”  Most Deists, in terms of their beliefs, thrive in the intellectual private realm of contemplation, but then choke when it comes to action in the real sphere of public activity.  Endless contemplative foreplay without the consummation of life by pragmatic activity is a waste.  Further remarks on the subject from Thoreau nail it:

"There are nowadays professors of philosophy, but not philosophers. Yet it is admirable to profess because it was once admirable to live. To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity, and trust. It is to solve some of the problems of life, not only theoretically, but practically."

But before pointing any fingers, I like many Deists, resemble Thoreau’s remark in spending more than my fair share of time parked in the garage of existence revving my mental engine without putting my life into gear.  Anyone have thoughts on propositions of an axial axiom for deism, or on which way we should steer from here?