American society has set aside Sunday as the day of rest, like in the Bible account of the creation. Most denominations have worship service on Sunday and I've noticed even the Eastern religions have conformed and have worship on Sunday in America. So whether you are religious or not, Sunday is usually a rest day for most people. What are your plans for this Sunday, this day of rest?
2006-10-29 00:12:54 · 15 answers · asked by a_delphic_oracle 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hi Adelphic: I read a book called Sotah (very good read, especially her view of American culture) which was about a highly orthodox jewish lady who made a mistake, had to leave her home, recover and re-attach. In it was her frequent description of the sabbath and the rituals behind it. It was amazing. I can say I or no one I know have approached the day of rest like the orthodox jew, which they derived from the same bible many of us use.
A long run, writing, dinner with a friend.
2006-10-29 01:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by Cogito Sum 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You mean North American society. In South American, the tradition has changed to a Saturday evening worship time, but yes, Sunday is the "day of rest" for us.
In Jesus' time, the day of rest (Sabbath) was Saturday and then he rose on Sunday, the first day of the week. That's why our worship is on Sunday.... because of his resurrection.
2006-10-29 00:24:23 · answer #2 · answered by nathan_p84 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I spend alot of time in church..go to an eary contemporary service...Sunday School and then to a later service...to a special Bible study at five pm and then to a twelve step meeting at 7:30...so the whole day is spent with people who love God...and in actually worshiping God. I love it. I usually lay around and rest in the afternoon between times or get on my puter here...it is a special day of recharging my spiritual batteries.
2006-10-29 00:19:37 · answer #3 · answered by mynickname 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You used the right word, traditionally.
Yes, traditionally, Sunday is the day of worship.
Then the sin-it-up the rest of the week.
2006-10-29 00:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by rangedog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the Jewish and the Seventh Day Adventist are the only religions (main stream ones) that don't worship on Sunday. I am sick and will miss church today. How bout you?
2006-10-29 00:15:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i was working had a job which required me to work 7 days a week so there was no " official " day of rest every week. there are many jobs where a " traditional day of rest " might not be any particular day.
2006-10-29 01:44:32 · answer #6 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I worship and glorify God every day, regardless of where I am physically, and I'll go to church on any given day also. Everyday is the Sabbath.
2006-10-29 00:26:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
True Christians do not pick a day to worship Jehovah. They worship him every day. It's a way of llife. Some people go to church once a week. After leaving church, they do whatever they please. Is that your definition of worship?
2006-10-29 01:52:31 · answer #8 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mow the lawn, do a little woodworking, watch some football, do some barbecue, may even drink a beer
2006-10-29 00:18:36 · answer #9 · answered by man of ape 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Laundry.. which I'm currently doing. Then going to the nursing home getting my mother's laundry and doing hers. Other than that probably some work on my family tree.
2006-10-29 00:34:28 · answer #10 · answered by genaddt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋