never really thought about it. they ask me to perform the invocation so I do - usually just asking for help to keep us from being idiots, followed by the pledge.G26ster wrote:At public events, I've never heard anyone say, "...I pray." I've always heard, in Jesus' name we pray." Never thought that was quite right for non-Christians in attendance.mayor wrote:a council member or two wanted me to cease the invocation prior to council meetings because i prayed 'in Jesus' name'. i told them that would be OK, but we'll also stop saying the pledge and we'd get right to city business. guess what... we still have invocation 'in Jesus' name.'
actually, and I may catch flack for it, my preference is to call the meeting to order and get to city business.