"Yes because other religions ARE superstitions, OUR god is the only real one! A burning bush said so!"

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".

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.

Religion is based on superstition, magical thinking, mythology, and false total system ideology. Some doctors compartmentalize their existence to allow themselves to have contradictory beliefs.

Your professor is a walking, talking contradiction. Also, clearly, the "faithful" can certainly be doctors. Ben Carson is an example, but if his public image is any indication, I would never trust him to do any surgery on me. LOL!

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?

It's time to be silent for a while

I agree with you. At this time you are in a subordinate position. When you are in a position of power, you will no longer need to be silent.

Are you saying à psychologist shoved prayer down students' throats?? And he made a point about superstition all the while he was being religious, without any insight!!

Your experience should be example #1 under the Wikipedia page explaining the idiom "The pot calling the kettle black."

No matter what you say to him, you won’t be able to change his mind or his beliefs. For everyone telling you to debate with him, just don’t. The only thing it’s going to do is cause you more grief and if he’s spiteful, there’s a chance he’ll find some loophole to kick you out of class and give you an Incomplete.

However, if you feel strongly about it, you can make a formal complaint to the University. I do concur that prayer has no room in a classroom. And if he allows one type of prayer, he must allow all other prayers. Muslim, Satanic, Earth Based, etc.

But to answer your question, by definition, yes. But there are Christian Scientists, Doctors, and other scientific professions. My mother recently has a total knee replacement in a Catholic Hospital. Not because we are religious, but because of the quality of care.

Simply put, your professor is wrong. Wholly and completely. I would suggest making an anonymous complaint to your university. He’s spreading false words and bring prayer into a classroom. Good luck!