I agree. Target your criticism towards their insincerity
But I think that’s what they are criticizing.
Doesn’t sound that way, the way Wheaton words it.
One might criticize prayer if one didn’t believe in it, but that’s a different issue than what this is.
If they don’t believe in prayer, then they should try to be respectful of those that believe differently than you.
The Bible itself says don’t be public about it. Them calling for prayer is being public about it. Why can’t you make the connection?
I don’t know that he was saying never pray publicly, just don’t do it if you are only doing to be seen doing it.