It's quite funny that one of my new favorite comedians Anjelah Johnson talks about gossiping using a prayer circle. Just the other day I was talking to my Mom about a certain subdivision and how cliquey they were when I was in elementary school. She mentioned that this subdivision's prayer circle was used also as a means to gossip. I thought that was ridiculous until I saw this. I guess if a comedian makes a whole bit about it, then it must be pretty prevalent.
I found an article about it on another blog (above). It's not humorous like mine (ego stroke). I thought prayer circles and spiritual/religious acts were supposed to bring out the good in people. I will say it does make for a funny bit. <3 it!