I have heard it many times when discussing the existence of god with a Christian. There always comes a time when they realise that they have been cornered and their defence of god is doomed to fail - and that's when they resort to the "There are no atheists in foxholes" argument.
In effect the Christian is saying to the atheist, "You might be feeling 'oh-so-clever' right now, but when the chips are down and your life is on the line, you will go running to god like a frightened child running to his mother."
In effect the Christian is saying to the atheist, "You might be feeling 'oh-so-clever' right now, but when the chips are down and your life is on the line, you will go running to god like a frightened child running to his mother."
But let's take a closer look at that foxhole situation...
The
atheist is in the foxhole because he knows there is no god to protect him from all the bullets whizzing overhead. Sheltering in the foxhole gives him the best chance of survival.
But what is the Christian doing? Is he up on the rampart, fully exposed and relying on his god to protect him as he advances towards the enemy? No he is not! He is down in the foxhole with the atheist.
And he is in the foxhole because he knows there is no god protecting him from the enemy bullets. God cannot save him - but the foxhole will.
And he is in the foxhole because he knows there is no god protecting him from the enemy bullets. God cannot save him - but the foxhole will.
So basically, everyone in the foxhole is an atheist.
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