[ChristmasNeeve]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

no, the saying is an aphorism used to argue that in times of extreme stress or fear, such as when participating in warfare, all people will believe in or hope for a higher power.

Well, I'm sure people would hope for a higher power, whether or not they'd believe in a higher power or not is the question, I doubt coming close to death would make you a believer but rather a hoper!!