If the majority of those on a city council are Christian, will the prayer always be a Christian prayer?  If a Muslim or a Buddhist attends a city council meeting, can he/she also say a prayer of that faith?  Here is the worst part for me:  If a Satanist requests a prayer to Satan, should that be allowed?  

Wouldn't it be better if there was a minute or two of silence so each could pray as she/he sees fit, or simply be silent out of respect for others who do want that moment of prayer?  This could be what it means to "respect" religion in the public square:  allow a brief time for those present to silently pray their own prayers.  Amen.