Atheists Quote by Mike Mullin
““When I was eleven or twelve, we had this real old guy as a Sunday school teacher. Mom said he'd been in some war: Iraq, Vietnam … I forget. Anyway, almost every class he'd say, "There are no atheists in foxholes, kids." At the time, it was just weird. What did we know about either atheists or foxholes? Nothing. But I sort of understood it now.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Personal recollection, 2000s
The speaker recalls a teacher's claim that fear eliminates doubt, highlighting how extreme stress can force belief in higher powers, even if previously unconsidered.
In simple terms: Stress can make people believe in God.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how fear shapes belief.
Themes
faith
psychology
war
education
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
anecdotal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military combat
- religious discussions
- education
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Existential crisis
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear affect personal belief?
- Can belief persist without fear?
A Different Perspective
Not all experiences lead to belief; some remain skeptical.
![“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)
