We all knew this was going to happen. The Bastrop High School graduation ceremony began with a prayer.
Do I have to say it again? That's what the moment of prayer is for. If you feel the need to give "glory to your lord", go for it, do it then. But telling everyone else to give glory to your lord is grandstanding and drafting unwilling people to promote your freakish cult.
I know, I shouldn't bother. They're Christian. Telling them again is pointless—mindless evangelism is part of their culture.
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