Reply #39: True, there are a number of varietys [View All]

[Fescue4u]

Theres the silent one where everyone bows their hand. Surely anyone can tolerate a few seconds of silence, no matter their beliefs.

Theres the one where everyones silent, and one person says the grace. Maybe thats uncomfortable, but its still something one doesnt have to participate in (i.e. think of sports scores).

Now if your family or group is asking YOU TO LEAD it, then I definitely agree thats a problem ESPECIALLY if they know your belief system....But thats not what the OP indicated. I read "they start prayer", which indicated to me that he/she was a passive participant.