It continually amazes me how this phrase gets twisted or misinterpreted. This phrase has absolutely nothing to do with anyones religious beliefs. What it boils down to back when this statement was uttered by (possibly) Lt. William J. Clear back in WWII was used to imply that atheists really do believe in a god deep down, and that in times of extreme stress or fear, such as when participating in warfare, the belief will surface, overwhelming the less substantial affectation of atheism. During such experiences, the "natural" and automatic reaction of a human being is to start believing in God and hope for some form of salvation. Meaning: they will pray.
2007-07-17 02:07:35
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answered by rhaavin 2
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i think it somewhat is an exaggeration of the particular fact. and that i doubt you have ever been in a fox hollow or a demise mattress. I even have primary larger adult adult males than what you're saying your are that ought to not swim against a 5 mph cuurent with an undertow. The have been the two SEALS and swam the sea- however the river have been given them the two.
2016-09-30 04:30:17
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answered by ? 4
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It is a argument against foxholes not atheism or Christianity.
2007-07-17 01:50:48
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answered by Anonymous
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Goodonya Deke - I spent 364 days in Vietnam - I agree with you - I don't recall ANY fella telling me he was asking the Invisible Sky Guy to help him through the day or night but, hey, I'm an Aussie - we don't wear Invisible Sky Daddies on our sleeves at the best of times - or the worst of times.
The clowns annoy me too but making fun of Fundies is more fun and much easier than shooting dairy cows with a high-powered rifle with scope.
Them and their Invisible Sky Critter nonsense never ceases to amuse me and I so love it when they do those endless quotes from their favourite version of The Goat Herders' Guide to the Galaxy. LOL
2007-07-17 02:00:56
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answered by Anonymous
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Very true.
This is one of the statements that really gets me peessed.
Atheist soldiers diserve just as much respect as religious soldiers.
I would say, even more respect, because they understood that they were giving up their only chance at life. There is no afterlife for an atheist soldier. So by putting thier life at risk for me and my family they truly pay the ultimate sacrifice.
Its one thing to risk death, believing that you are going to paradise, its a brave thing, but not nearly as brave as risking your life knowing there is nothing more valuable and it will cease after you die.
Thanks for your service, you truly have made life better for me and my kids.
u2 Gazoo
2007-07-17 01:52:25
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answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7
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Thanks Deke! And thanks for speaking up, its so insulting when some theists say this or that all atheists turn to God when threatened.
Someone I love with all my heart was an atheist in a foxhole so these silly comments get under my skin WAY more than they should! =)
2007-07-17 01:54:49
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answered by Zen Pirate 6
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That's not the point of the saying. No one is trying to say that atheists are not patriotic or won't fight. The saying means that many people turn to God in a life threatening situation, whether they were a believer before or not. They also say that before you jump out of an airplane the first time.
2007-07-17 01:51:25
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answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7
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atheists are everywhere and so are christians, muslims, jews...and of course they are in the military. really who cares what anyone else believes in? the only person that 'belief' should matter to is the one doing the 'believing'. that's it.
2007-07-17 01:49:49
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answered by ?! 6
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I've wondered about that every time it gets brought up.
Thank you for clarifying the issue.
2007-07-17 01:50:46
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answered by Anonymous
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How many men being blown apart have prayed for god to save them and their prayers have gone to deaf ears... some savior....
2007-07-17 01:50:46
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answered by train120 3
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