3 chapters across the catalog
The European Union's "Green Pass" is viewed by some as a precursor to a social credit system linked to carbon ratings. In the United States, a collection of interfaith prayers has emerged, with some religious leaders framing the receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine as a "blessed" and "awe-filled" moment. These prayers have been criticized for elevating scientific achievement to a level of religious worship.
Ben Carson claimed he was targeted for an IRS audit immediately following his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast. Donald Trump echoed these sentiments, suggesting that his own audits might be motivated by a bias against strong Christians. The discussion explores the potential use of the IRS as a political tool against religious groups.
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.
