I have the feeling that the reason why a psychology professor would tell their class to not inject god into their work is because god and faith is a convenient catch-all for every problem.
Having marital issues? Pray for guidance.
Living with an abusive partner? Pray for guidance.
Having issues with depression? Pray for guidance.
Still having issues? You didn't do it right. Your faith isn't strong enough. You didn't beseech god the right way. Maybe you're too much of a dirty sinner to deserve help.
Do you see why injecting faith into everything can be harmful? A lot of the former theists here all talk about the emotional issues they've had to deal with when they've been told, repeatedly, since childhood that they're innately bad. That they're destined for hell. That their god hasn't revealed himself to them because, no matter how hard they try, they're still sullied deep down inside.
If I were that professor, I'd say the same thing. Because people needing help, real help, need more than thoughts and prayers. They need real, actionable help that is proven to provide real results. And far too many Christians think that faith rather than knowledge is the solution to every problem. Maybe you and your kids aren't like that, but if that professor outright said it, then chances are far too many of their students are.
Having marital issues? Pray for guidance.
Living with an abusive partner? Pray for guidance.
Having issues with depression? Pray for guidance.
Still having issues? You didn't do it right. Your faith isn't strong enough. You didn't beseech god the right way. Maybe you're too much of a dirty sinner to deserve help.
Do you see why injecting faith into everything can be harmful? A lot of the former theists here all talk about the emotional issues they've had to deal with when they've been told, repeatedly, since childhood that they're innately bad. That they're destined for hell. That their god hasn't revealed himself to them because, no matter how hard they try, they're still sullied deep down inside.
If I were that professor, I'd say the same thing. Because people needing help, real help, need more than thoughts and prayers. They need real, actionable help that is proven to provide real results. And far too many Christians think that faith rather than knowledge is the solution to every problem. Maybe you and your kids aren't like that, but if that professor outright said it, then chances are far too many of their students are.
