Excellent point, LJ.
A couple of generations ago it was perfectly acceptable to express religious feelings and thought in public places, including the halls of government, schools and so on. I remember reciting the Lord’s Prayer in grade school - I was raised in a godless household and knew nothing about God or religion, but dutifully recited the prayer (with no understanding) but who knows - maybe a seed was planted that helped bring me to the truth of God later on.