[k2blader]

Rev. Hughes did nothing wrong, and no apology is necessary.

Jesus is the foundation of the Christian faith. To invoke his name at the end of a prayer is not only traditional among Evangelicals but also demonstrative of the Christian's belief in Jesus' holiness and sovereignty.

[Illbay]

In context, it was wrong.

It is possible to give an "ecumenical prayer" which will be satisfactory to all concerned. I'm sure he knows this. Failure to do so is an unnecessary provocation on his part.

And it is one more brick in the wall toward the day when such prayers will not be allowed at all. I would rather have them, than nothing at all.

It's too bad that "compromise" isn't possible with some who think this way.