I’ve been on this planet for 66 years and have yet to grasp the need, relevance or significance of “a moment of silence”. It reminds me of the people thinking that the “collective consciousness” at Woodstock chanting “NO RAIN” was going to stop a rainstorm. It didn’t. However, Christians praying did cause a storm to go around a stadium once. I get that.
I’ve not yet fully assimilated into the culture of those that inhabit this planet. Still trying...
It’s a substitute for prayer.
Used to be you could call for a moment of prayer but I guess that’s offensive now.
Were I in charge id just ask for a moment of prayer