I can agree with a bit of that. I feel that we can also become somewhat stubborn and set in our ways...in particular...with old age. That's more of a natural thing though and not necessarily a mental health issue. If we are not willing to accept change in our lives...or be concious of difference and our reaction to it...it can be detrimental to our spiritual growth. Whatever faith.
I have a serious problem...of course... with any belief whose cause would be to harm one's self or other individuals. I'm tearfully reminded of this daily on the evening news.I'm absolutely certain that it is NOT ordained by a loving God. Whatever faith. The so called "concious" reasoning behind a harmful act has to be questioned...always.
m.b.