Sentence examples for prayer function from inspiring English sources
"We did a prayer function.
By definition, an imam leads Muslims in prayer, a function that can be fulfilled by any Muslim man that has memorized Islamic prayers.
First, prayer rolls might function as amulets, as above, by being placed on the body.
In response to that portion of the order, the district adopted a series of policies over several months dealing with prayer at school functions.
Almost two centuries ago, Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard may have more accurately anticipated current research: "The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays".
Most religions recognize prayer as a basic function of faith.
But they are also called upon to offer prayers at mandatory functions, like changes of command, banquets and speeches.
He said: "Parents need to be able to drop off their children - plus there's Ramadan, Friday prayers, funerals and functions.
In 2006, the Navy also instituted a new policy regarding prayers at command functions.
What H.R. 268 is talking about is chaplains being allowed to pray sectarian Christian prayers at all military functions -- functions that are mandatory for service members of a wide variety of religions, as well as those of no religion.
