Definition of "delusion" in DSM-5

[Jenny A]

I borrowed a copy of the DSM-5 from my university library today. In the glossary of technical terms, "delusion" is defined as


So far, so good. It then adds:


Why do religious beliefs get a free pass? So if you're convinced Elvis Presley is still alive, you're delusional but if you think Jesus of Nazareth is still alive and can hear/answer your prayers, you're just a Christian. Why the double standard?

I feel like the answer lies squarely in the definition. (bold mine)

Bing on the nose.  And also why people who believe in various consperisy theories are generally not treated as delusional either.