No Prayer Allowed?

[Godless Dave]

I just don't see where this guy get's off being offended by this...So don't watch the inauguration if the prayer offends you.

It's not about being offended, it's about obeying the law. However in this case I disagree with Newdow about the law, the president can pray publicly if he wants.

 

[Pah]

...the president can pray publicly if he wants.

This isn't a prayer by Bush. It is an invocation to a government ceremony - an invocation being:
Definition:

1. [n] the act of appealing for help
2. [n] calling up a spirit or devil
3. [n] an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil
4. [n] a prayer asking God's help as part of a religiousservice