the danger past, and God forgotten
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used to criticize people who only seek divine help during times of crisis but do not maintain a consistent practice of faith or spirituality
The origin of the proverb "the danger past, and God forgotten" is believed to come from old English or European sayings. It reflects how people often turn to God only when they face danger or hardship, but once the threat is gone, they forget about their faith or spiritual practices. It highlights a tendency to seek divine help during crises and then ignore or neglect it when things improve. Over time, the saying has been used to point out how this inconsistency in seeking or honoring God can be seen as a flaw in people's devotion or reliance on spirituality.
- He had been raised in a religious household but only turned to prayer during times of crisis, showing the kind of behavior that the saying 'the danger past, and God forgotten' seeks to criticize.