danger past, God forgotten
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
people only pray to God when they are in danger; faith in God is forgotten when danger is alleviated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “danger past, God forgotten” mean?
people only pray to God when they are in danger; faith in God is forgotten when danger is alleviated
Is “danger past, God forgotten” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.