"You cannot be a doctor if you believe in superstitions," said by my Catholic professor.
Basically, it was just another ordinary day at med school. I was taking up some psychology classes and stuff like that. Now, this professor is a clinical psychologist. Alright, I respect him for that. Before we begin our class, he'd begin with a prayer (to which I just silently stand as others join).
I didn't mind the prayer. It's ok. Though I had forgotten the exact topic we were in, it was these words that struck me and the only thing I remembered throughout the day.
You will all be doctors someday. Superstitions are not part of a doctor's mind. You cannot be a doctor if you believe in superstition because it is irrational to believe in something unrealistic.
Right. You have a point there, but is religion sort of a superstition? That was the question I would like to ask, but it is not my place to debate. It's time to be silent for a while.
This is cognitive dissonance at its finest
Cognitive Dissonance is defined as the mental discomfort by a person who holds contradictory beliefs. The key is they realize it. In this case dissonance does not exits when people are comfortable and don't see it as contradictory.
Isn't it amazing how human beings can be totally oblivious to their own absurdity?
All religions are variations of magic. And yet, the imbeciles will proclaim that magic is evil even as they perform their silly rituals.
What was the loon praying for? That his god would help him impart his learning to others?
I'll need to consult the Ouija this evening. In the meantime, I ponder.
Not sort of: is. Why is it not your place to debate? It is when we don't question things like this that they continue.
I completely agree with you, but I recommend CesStuart finish school before taking a stand. If this guy is that close minded then I wouldn't put it past him to try and make an example out of her.
Great post. I was always taught that a delusion is when someone believes something not based in reality. Problem is in our culture the belief in a supreme being is acceptable and in many areas praised. One of the best psychiatrist was a Hindu, "many gods" and had religious statues in his office. Smartest Doc I ever worked with was a "devout" but delusional guy. One thing I learned in grad school was to live by the motto, "take what you can and leave the rest".