Is this not a Clear violation of the Constitution?

Question

Considering that the Sabbath, a day of rest, wither it be on Friday, Saturday or Sunday is without argument religious in nature, that is to say its roots can be traced back to a beginning in both the Judeo-Christian teachings, is it not then a Clear violation of the Constitution. As some claim there was an “obvious intent by the founding fathers to create a separation of church and state” in all aspects of our system of Government, therefor, would government offices being closed on Sundays not violate that separation. Should all government offices not be required to be open seven days a week, every week of the year?

such double standards, we don't want a public god, just the benifits.

Answer 1

If you would read the Bible for yourself, you will learn that most of the laws/standards were given in order to teach people how live their lives in the most healthy and fulfilling way. For example, the cleanliness standards that were imposed were impeccable! The Jews followed these laws for religious reasons, but thousands of years later, when the microscope was invented, we learned why it is important to have this standard of cleanliness. Jews were following these guidelines before they knew anything about germs or that they even existed. This prevented all kinds of diseases. Cleanliness standards are just one example of how God gave laws to protect His people. This not to mention dietary laws. You know all about what "kosher" means.

Anyway, the Sabbath is to be a day of rest, because it is good for our physical AND emotional health to take at least one day per week to rest.

This is why the Bible has so much credibility with me. It is scientifically proven to be good for us.
As for the constitution, the government is not violating it. See the answers above from others.

Answer 2

Just because a religion does something -- that doesn't mean the same thing cannot be done for non-religious reasons.

Murder may be against religious doctrine -- but it's also harmful to society in an objective measurable manner.

Closing on weekends may have started with religion -- but the idea that people only work certain days, and can rest on other days, just makes practical sense -- based on medical studies for fatigue.

And given there is no need to have offices open seven days -- it makes sense from an efficiency and logistics standpoint to have them open the same days as most businesses -- and tradition has created a 5-day work week.

Answer 3

Not necessarily a violation. Laws say that we can take two days per week off. Lots of government employees have to work on Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday. Those days are selected because of tradition and as the days desired by most of the employees for whatever reason. Having government offices open on Saturday and Sunday might be good for those who cannot get to them during the normal work week but to do so for religious reasons or lack of it is preposterous. It would be for convenience. By the way that would also cost more. Are you willing to pay more in taxes to do that?

Answer 4

As religious as that argument may be, the higher ups don't care because it actuallly has a practical purpose!
Those need a break every once in a while! Why not sunday?
Its already known as the day of rest, in many religions, but theres a heck of a lot of non religious people who are still thrilled to get sundays off!
But Great Q! you've been doing some thinking, i see.
You get a star!

Answer 5

Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Looks to me like the First Amendment is a restriction upon legislation, not upon the practicing of some custom (i.e., closing shop on a Sunday).

Answer 6

The simple fact is that many religious traditions have become social traditions in our country. That doesn't mean that every observance of a former religious tradition is a violation of church and state. If that were the case, we would have to scrap many of our laws, our calender, our educational system, writing itself, all were creations of or promoted by religion.

Answer 7

You would quickly change your mind if government offices were open seven days a week and your taxes were increased to cover the costs.

Answer 8

No they claim it's traditional to be closed on weekends. The same as they close on Christmas, but call it Winter Holiday.

Answer 9

hey jerk....im not that reliegious and i dont care one way or the other...you want to work 7 days a week and give up weekends, fine by me, dont try and ruin it for the rest of us

Answer 10

It isn't clear to me......the alleged violation, that is.