There
are no atheists in foxholes.
Proof that even doubters believe deep down.
That 'truth' comes out in extreme circumstance.
If I had been taught as a child, as sacred truth, that a baby blue dinosaur existed and was an omnipotent protector god, and this was affirmed in ancient text and drilled into my brain in weekly religious rituals all children were forced to attend, then raised in a society where openly denying the existence of the baby blue dinosaur god subjected one to ridicule and open hostility, then I for sure would be praying away to Dino if facing violent death. ANYTHING to get me through.
Proof that the baby blue dinosaur god exists?
More like proof of the harm adults can do to children's minds and the power of socialization.
That 'truth' comes out in extreme circumstance.
If I had been taught as a child, as sacred truth, that a baby blue dinosaur existed and was an omnipotent protector god, and this was affirmed in ancient text and drilled into my brain in weekly religious rituals all children were forced to attend, then raised in a society where openly denying the existence of the baby blue dinosaur god subjected one to ridicule and open hostility, then I for sure would be praying away to Dino if facing violent death. ANYTHING to get me through.
Proof that the baby blue dinosaur god exists?
More like proof of the harm adults can do to children's minds and the power of socialization.
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