Abstract
In recent years, the literature on the importance of spirituality and religion in medical care has increased dramatically and is the subject of healthy debate. However, one deficit in the current debate is literature on how to deal with unhealthy religion and persons who feel wounded by spiritual teaching, practices, or institutions. The author reflects on this deficit, suggests the inclusion of these aspects of religion and spirituality in the behavioral medicine curriculum, and offers some preliminary practical considerations about how physicians can be better prepared to deal with such patient concerns. The author wishes to underscore that this is a reflection piece meant to stimulate discussion and extend the debate and is anchored in his own experience and understanding.
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