Philosophical Musings

Philosophical Musings

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Evidence for The Creator: Foxhole Atheists


In any time of war or danger, the old saying, 'There are no atheists in foxholes,' rings true. No matter how steely the mind, or the conviction of skepticism, in a crisis, humans revert to the default position:

They cry out to God for help.

I see no biological or natural explanation for this phenomenon in humanity, which leaves it as a primal instinct.. a deep seated 'knowing', or at least feeling, that there is a God who can help us, and we involuntarily cry out. This is not a thought out process, but an instinctive response in a crisis. In the deepest recesses of our being, we 'know' that our Creator is there.

I experienced this as a young atheist. I was raised in an irreligious, secular home, where God was not mentioned (except as an epithet!). I became a full fledged atheist, with the corroborating Indoctrination from the State propaganda centers.

I was involved in a crisis, where fire was involved, and instinctively cried out to God, whom i did not know nor believe in. When the crisis abated, i continued in my atheistic beliefs, and remained there for many years.


I have no data, but everyone i have ever known (that has told a tale of crisis), shares this unique human trait. Crying out to The Creator, in times of emotional, physical, or spiritual anguish is the default condition, and is the majority human experience. I know of NO ONE, who has gone through any trauma, crisis, or danger who clinged to atheistic beliefs to cope. Everyone looks to their Creator for help, because He is there, able to assist and strengthen us in times of need.

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