The CHRISTIAN God doesn’t command people to lie and trick their way into leading prayer. I think you’re thinking of Allah, maybe?
The Christian God does not condone lying. Correct.
The Christian God also told us to pray in JESUS’s name.
We are to obey our God. Not man. He was asked to pray CONTRAY to his faith. He did the right thing.
Besides, haven’t you heard of Freedom OF Religion. The Councilman had NO BUSINESS telling someone HOW to pray.