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There isn't a damn thing wrong with prayer. During the war…

“There isn't a damn thing wrong with prayer. During the war I served with a guy who prayed all the time, carried a Bible with him everywhere. We all mocked him to no end. One day, that Bible stopped a bullet, my hand to God, that Bible stopped a bullet. If only he'd had another Bible in front of…” quote by Delroy Lindo
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“There isn't a damn thing wrong with prayer. During the war I served with a guy who prayed all the time, carried a Bible with him everywhere. We all mocked him to no end. One day, that Bible stopped a bullet, my hand to God, that Bible stopped a bullet. If only he'd had another Bible in front of his face, he'd be alive today.”

Delroy Lindo

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Faith can manifest protective power in extreme circumstances, symbolized by a Bible stopping a bullet.

In simple terms: Prayer may bring unexpected protection.

Key Takeaway

Consider the unseen impact of belief.

Themes

faith war miracles

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

anecdotal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • combat
  • personal crisis
  • morale
  • survival
  • hope

Key Concepts

spirituality protective symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you think belief can alter physical outcomes?
  • How does faith influence coping in danger?
A Different Perspective

The story may be anecdotal and not universally replicable.

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