Survey: 1 in 5 UK Nonbelievers Will Turn to Prayer in Times of Crisis

Veronica Neffinger : Jan 18, 2018
ChristianHeadlines.com

Perhaps the old adage is true: ‘there are no atheists in fox holes.'

[ChristianHeadlines.com] Prayer is powerful. As Christians, we recognize and agree with this. But what may be surprising is that, especially when faced with a crisis, even nonbelievers often turn to prayer. (Praying/Flickr/via ChristianHeadlines.com)

I am reminded of that scene in the iconic Jimmy Stewart movie, "It's a Wonderful Life," when Stewart, playing the character of George Bailey, is at the end of his rope and says, "Dear Father in Heaven, I'm not a praying man, but if You're up there and You can hear me show me the way... show me the way."

Many nonbelievers reported turning to prayer in times of crisis. According to The Christian Examiner, a new survey has shown that one in five nonbelievers in the UK will turn to prayer when facing difficulty.

The survey was...

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