I'm not sure when this passionate desire to demonstrate religious practices in public began, but I do believe that it has accelerated in my lifetime, probably due to more sophisticated sound systems. It's as if those praying want to make up in volume what is missing in their often clumsy devotional words. Excuse me, those verses are from the sermon on the mount, and the context of that sermon is the book of Matthew in the New Testament of the Holy Bible. These avid pray-ers have no thought above showing off their piety. I thought consideration of others was a Christian virtue, but obviously I am incorrect.
Minorities are taxpayers too.
The public square belongs to all of us. Obviously, in the public square, which means any tax-supported area, it would be kind and thoughtful to be neutral in the matter of religion. Suppose you are not one of them, but that you have an open mind regarding personal beliefs and tastes. Off to the public square you go for a graduation ceremony or football game. Needless to say, she is embarrassed and uncomfortable.