Belief In God a Form of Dementia?

These things irritate me so. But then I think that I am a child of God and saved from such thinking. I'd rather spend my time building up treasure in heaven.

The New York Times says the following in regards to Dr. Francis Collins, the new Director of the National Institutes of Health.

First, there is the God issue. Dr. Collins believes in him. Passionately. And he preaches about his belief in churches and a best-selling book. For some presidential appointees, that might not be a problem, but many scientists view such outspoken religious commitment as a sign of mild dementia.

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. - Matthew 5:11-12