Have you ever heard the military phrase, “There are no atheists in foxholes”?

The saying originated during World War I, describing the desperate prayers for salvation uttered by terrified soldiers facing death in the trenches. It’s also mentioned in the novel The Short-Timers by Gustav Hasford and used in the 1942 film Wake Island, which depicts the experiences of military personnel during World War II.

In my opinion, this sentiment carried on through the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many people hear the phrase but can’t truly comprehend its meaning.

For example, picture yourself as a front-line infantry soldier patrolling through the thick jungles of Vietnam, not knowing whether you’ll be shot and killed before you can react. Or imagine riding in a

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