Oh, very true. I meant irrelevant to the situation, should have specified. It's more... hiding behind scripture, I guess? Like some of the generalised (and still very cool) parts of the Bible justify any of this. I get you though.

Well, I'm keeping aware of it in any case. I certainly don't take part in any of the ceremony unless I'm reciting something, and even then only if I feel like it. I attach no spiritual meaning to the words myself, so I don't have a problem with saying the words along with other (especially if the congregation don't know the words to the Lord's Prayer and need the support. I'm so not kidding).