Quote Originally Posted by Thorne View Post
Which is basically what atheists have been told since the beginnings of religion. When they weren't just executed instead. "Don't make waves." "It's not hurting anyone." "It's only a prayer."

But look at the horrifying trends now going on in the US. Religious fundamentalists are trying to take over
Actually, you do not have to have what is going on right now to protest about 'it is only a prayer'. Not wanting to participate is both respect for one's own position, whether atheist or another religion, and respect for the religion doing the praying. It means you take that seriously too, that it is not unimportant flim-flam.