And naomi, even atheists will go into a church, temple or mosque for a wedding or funeral - as a mark of respect for the couple or the person being interred/burnt/hung out for the vultures.
I would also add that churches can be beautiful places and good for meditation, even if one does not believe. In part, it's that old chestnut, tolerance, to be practised by both sides. However, formal meetings concerning the electorate and state/regional issues are not proper occasions to be muttering any prayer, even the Lord's Prayer.