Atheists Quote by Mary Stennett
““There are no atheists in foxholes””
About This Quote
Source Anecdote: Military folklore, early 20th century
The saying suggests that in extreme stress, belief in a higher power disappears.
In simple terms: Stress erodes faith.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of belief under duress.
Themes
faith
stress
survival
psychology
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- combat zones
- disaster response
- personal crises
- medical emergencies
Key Concepts
existentialism
cognitive dissonance
coping mechanisms
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt belief waver under pressure?
- Can doubt coexist with resilience?
A Different Perspective
Not all experience loss of faith; some find strength.
![“JUST BECAUSE A BUNCH OF ATHEISTS ARE BETTER WRITERS THAN THE GUYS WHO WROTE THE BIBLE DOESN'T NECESSARILY MAKE THEM RIGHT!" [Owen Meany] said crossly. "LOOK AT THOSE WEIRDO TV MIRACLE-WORKERS--THEY'RE TRYING TO GET PEOPLE TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC! BUT THE REAL MIRACLES AREN'T ANYTHING YOU CAN…” quote by John Irving](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70e/john-irving-337_atheists_just-because-a-bunch-of-atheists-are-bet_31804.jpg)
![“Again, I hear almost everyday from atheists who write off religion as primitive, premodern nonsense. I summon Aquinas, Augustine, Paul [of Tarsus], Teresa of Avila, Joseph Ratzinger, and Edith Stein-in all their intellectual rigor-as allies in the the struggle against this dismissive atheism.” quote by Robert Barron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/86d/robert-barron-13186_allies_again-i-hear-almost-everyday-from-atheis_35728.jpg)
