"there are no atheists in foxholes" meaning in English

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Proverb

Etymology: In reference to the use of foxholes as a shelter in wartime. Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=}} there are no atheists in foxholes, {{en-proverb}} there are no atheists in foxholes
  1. In times of extreme stress or fear, even those who do not believe in a benevolent higher power will hope that one exists. Wikipedia link: there are no atheists in foxholes Categories (topical): Atheism

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