Abstract

In the paper author discusses the linguistic view of the interplay between the notion of faith in God and the safety need. Main concern is focused on analysing metaphorical extensions of the concept of faith in God as the source of safety. Based on the interviews among Christians, author analyses the problem in question with respect to particular semantic profiles of the metaphor FAITH IS A SOURCE OF SAFETY. In many cases faith is presented as the element that secures human life, guarantees peace, hope, offers protection and consolation. In other words, the picture of faith that emerges from the interviews portrays it as a fundamental notion in life, a source of safety, rescue or even the last resort.