There are Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, Wiccans, and numerous Christian sects, each with their own prayer styles. By holding prayers during governmental events, those governments are opening themselves up to claims of discrimination by other religions. I don’t want to listen to one prayer at the start and/or close of the city council meeting, let alone one for each religion represented in the room.If you feel the need to pray at a governmental meeting, plan ahead with other like minded persons and pray privately before the meeting. Your need for prayer is then satisfied without forcing your religion onto others.
There are Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, Wiccans, and numerous Christian sects, each with their own prayer styles. By holding prayers during governmental events, those governments are opening themselves up to claims of discrimination by other religions. I don’t want to listen to one prayer at the start and/or close of the city council meeting, let alone one for each religion represented in the room.If you feel the need to pray at a governmental meeting, plan ahead with other like minded persons and pray privately before the meeting. Your need for prayer is then satisfied without forcing your religion onto others.