Funny, considering that the term placebo actually means: (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/placebo?s=t http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/placebo?s=t

Funny, considering that the term placebo actually means: (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/placebo?s=t http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/placebo?s=t) 1. med control group See also placebo effect an inactive substance or other sham form of therapy administered to a patient usually to compare its effects with those of a real drug or treatment, but sometimes for the psychological benefit to the patient through his believing he is receiving treatment Emphasis mine. You seem to have an axe to grind on this subject, like some of the more hardcore atheists. The deep irony of that is that you believe with fervour and passion and faith that people who believe with fervour and passion and faith are stupid. Epic fail. Develop a critical thinking habit, not a reflexive opposition habit. Your life will be better for it.