In later centuries even the substitution was considered too holy to utter; and the custom among pious Jews till this day is not to use any name for God at all (except in prayer); but to say HaShem ...
Prayer requires no formal religious observance. You need not attend a temple or church or synagogue or mosque. Prayer need ...
NATHAN: Christians talk to God through prayer. In the name of the Father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear God thank you for keeping me safe and giving men such a supportive family.