I was at a couple of teamster meetings a few years ago. They were trying to sell the union to our company. At the end of a meeting, they have everyone hold hands in a circle and say a prayer. I stayed out of it the first time. The second meeting was so rabble rousing that I got caught into it. At the end, I joined the circle and said the prayer. Looking back, I think about how easy it is to manipulate and get manipulated. I am more proud of myself for staying out of it.

Do what you feel comfortable with. Step out during prayer, stay but don't pray, or pray. I usually stay and not pray, unless it's a new religion but then I am participating for the cultural experience and knowledge.