Multiple outlets discuss the recurring theme of Christians seeking to present the United States as aligned with Christian identity, particularly through the phrase “one nation under God.” Both sources frame the phrase as part of a broader cultural and political insistence about national belonging, suggesting it is repeatedly invoked in attempts to define American identity. The Salon piece and the RealClearPolitics item both describe this insistence as emerging from a sense of fear or anxiety about losing influence or standing, and they connect that perspective to the continued use of religious language in public discussions about the nation. Neither source presents new legislation, court rulings, or specific recent events in the provided excerpts; instead, they focus on interpretation and critique of the motivations behind the slogan and the broader pattern of how it is used. Overall, the articles characterize the use of “one nation under God” as a recurring rhetorical strategy tied to debates over religion, identity, and national purpose in the United States.