> I don't believe I, or anyone else, has expressed this. We were talking
> about a Christian prayer. I don't believe that a prayer at the start of
> the banquet is appropriate. A moment of silence is appropriate, as people
> can do what they want with it.
>
> If it had been a Jewish, satanic, or athestic prayer, my opinion wouldn't
> change.
But it might change the opinion of some who think it is a good idea when it
matches with their beliefs.
I am not offended by them but will not take part in them either, in spite of
being a relatively conservative Christian. Publicly joining in prayer (to
me) is a statement of unity in belief. I choose not to make that statement
in crowds of people I do not know.
Any prayer that would not offend anyone is not worth having. Silence allows
all to worship in the best form for them.
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