There ARE Atheists in Foxholes!
Nov. 9, 2005
The expression "There are no atheists in foxholes" is widely
used by religious leaders, politicians and the media.
It is a false and bigoted statement.
"There are atheists in foxholes," says atheist Jason Torpy of
Ohio, a retired U.S. Army captain.
Torpy joined the Army in 1994 right after graduating high
school. He now serves as president of the Military Association
of Atheists and Freethinkers, an Internet-based support network
for non-theistic service members.
On Nov. 10-11, Torpy will join other atheist veterans and active
duty service members to participate in a Washington D.C. event
honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces
and who do not believe in God or gods. On Friday, Nov. 11, there
will be a Veterans Day "Atheists in Foxholes" parade and rally
on the national mall, starting at 11 a.m.
World War II journalist Ernie Pyle is often credited for coining
the expression "There are no atheists in foxholes." The canard-
turned-clich