I fired my psychologist because she said she believed there is a God. Isn't that stupid of a professional ?

Question

I mean the counselor shouldn't have such foolish beliefs. Its unbecoming of educated people.

Answer 1

Yes, very. Nothing more need be said.

Answer 2

The most educated and natural quality in the world is faith in a higher power. You have a right to your philosophical viewpoint, but the same is true of you ex-psychologist. You're the stupid one, and I really feel sorry for you because you lead such an empty life, with no faith.

By the way, many of the most intelligent people in history have believed in God. I won't use space here to list examples, because they are too numerous to cite (Albert Einstein, for one), but education and faith are not mutually exclusive. None of the scientific discoveries that have ever been made refute the fact of God's existence; in fact, they stand as irrefutable proof that there is a God.

Answer 3

No. A psychologist can believe there's a God as much as a banker can. It's foolish to fire somebody You paid to try to help You because she does/doesn't agree with You. If you're looking for an "educated somebody" to tell You what You want to hear, go to a professor at a college and give them a $20. That'll be about as foolish, but You'll be happy.

Answer 4

Actually the word "psychology" comes from the Greek
word " psyche " which means " spirit" or "soul" and "ology"
which means " study of."
This is exactly what it originally was a study of.

The pseudo science that "educated professionals" call psychology these days, has only emerged in the last hundred years ( if you study it's actual history) and because it basically has no real knowledge of the mind ,( Freud had his own personal issues), and spirit, it has not really helped mankind , infact it's insidious influence has probably caused in increase our difficulties. It certainly has not resolved them!

You don't need to be educated to observe that fact!

Answer 5

Absolutely. If there is someone whom you are entrusting to poke around in your mind, it is reasonable to expect such a peraon to be rational. In order to have a rational view of the universe, it is necessary that one possess the mental faculties that facilitate reason, logic and critical thought. The things that are entailed by Christian beliefs demonstrate, beyond ANY doubt, a lack of those capabilities.

*  a universe in which all that exists are the earth and heaven
*  solid 'firmament' structure (the sky) separating the earth from heaven (terrarium earth)
*  talking snakes (with legs) and donkeys
*  shepherd staff turning into an asp
*  demons chased out of people and into pigs
*  friendly spirits
*  evil spirits
*  walking on water
*  multiplying loaves and fishes
*  food falling from the sky
*  conception by a ghost
*  people raising from the dead
*  the sun stopping in its tracks
*  parting seas
*  people being bodily sucked up into heaven (which, by the way, lies on the 'other side' of the sky)
*  world-wide flood that drowned the earth to a depth of 40 feet above the tallest mountain
*  creating people from dust bunnies and ribs
*  magical tree of knowledge
*  god speaking from a burning bush
*  ritual cannibalism, by eating god in the form of a cracker

Answer 6

If she was using her beliefs as part of your therapy then that is unprofessional.

If she merely mentioned that she believed in god then that's OK. If she engaged you in a debate thereafter that is definitely unprofessional.

Certainly i think you made the right move. Knowing her religious bias could make it difficult for you to accept her treatment. Find a psychologist who knows how to separate her personal life from her professional life.

Answer 7

If you feel that believing in a god impinges on her abilites as a professional to carry out her duties and responsibilities, then by all means, get another health profession.
However if you're firing him/her because of his/her beliefs, which is really not your business since its not in the area of psychology, then you're not being fair.

Answer 8

I heard that some psychologists in belgium broadcasted their "customer list" to the leaders of sects... mentaly ill people can easily get infuenced by that kind of things.

I supposed it won't be limited to belgium, though... so I believe yuo did the right thing in showing him you didn't want a priest but a psychologist (by firing him)
You didn't want to be converted, but you wanted a consultation with a psychologist... he was acting the priest, therefore he didn't do his job : you had the moral obligation of firing him (and, in the perfect world, you could sue him. but since there are no witnesses, you won't win...)

Answer 9

A belief in God and a belief in science are not mutually exclusive. Perhaps she didn't need to express it as part of her treatment of you, but the fact that she believes does not make her stupid.

Answer 10

That's your opinion. Just because you don't believe in something does not mean that someone else does not have the right the believe in what it is that you don't believe in. That's kind of foolish and shallow.

Everyone has that right to believe or not to believe.

Answer 11

Unless her religious beliefs conflicted with her professionalism then there was no reason to fire her. (If you are her employer and not just one of her patients then it is illegal to fire her based on religion) Numerous professionals believe in a god of some sort...even some scientists. I don't think it's 'stupid,' I just don't agree with their conclusions (especially if they follow a religion).