“And yet most of these public prayers are asking God to do something, like “protect our football players” even though the Bible is pretty clear that God don’t need input from “pagans” on how to manage the world.”
So now public prayer to God is a form of Paganism. Not only are you on the wrong website, you are clearly insane. Since you are so versed in scripture may I suggest a go-over of the passage relating to motes and large wooden objects.
You really need to read the Bible.
7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.
8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.