Martina, I'd be worried too if the doc advertises himself as a Christian, as that seems a strange thing to put in an ad. (It's not like his profession is Pastoral Counselor.) Since he put it out there like that, I think it is only natural he will get questions on it. I think sending him an email was a really good idea. Then you can know in advance how much his religion enters his practice, and make your decision. I would think that as a trained practitioner, he would know how to keep his religious beliefs from impinging on his work. I think it will probably be all right. My GP is Christian and went to a fundamentalist Christian college. She is warm, funny, compassionate, and a good listener. I couldn't ask for more. She has never once brought up her religion or asked about mine.