Alive Quote by Delroy Lindo
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Last Castle, 2001
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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