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The phrase "under God" was added to the United States Pledge of Allegiance in 1954 during the Eisenhower administration. The change was encouraged as a response to the perceived threat of "godless" communism during the Cold War. Modern critics of Christian Nationalism often point to this relatively recent addition to argue that the U.S. was not originally intended to be an officially Christian nation.
Mosque Speakers, Noise Disputes in Amsterdam Neighborhoods
The discussion shifts to the increasing presence of mosque speakers in Amsterdam and the resulting neighborhood disputes over decibel levels and frequency of prayer calls. Curry notes that some fundamentalist Muslim communities actually oppose the use of speakers, arguing they were not used during the era of Muhammad. The hosts compare the auditory environment of the Netherlands to that of Israel regarding religious broadcasts.
