A major one is that most stores won't sell alcohol on sundays, or they won't sell it until after 1pm. Why is this still going on? Is this an example of our country favoring one religion over other beliefs, and forcing us to live by those beliefs? I don't know about you guys, but I don't think it's right to restrict everyone for the views of some.
What do you guys think? How does it make you feel when one religion forces you to live by their beliefs?
2007-09-03 14:44:37 · 8 answers · asked by mathaowny 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Annie-- you missed the point, hun. It's not the alcohol-- it's that I and others who are not Christian are being forced to live by Christian beliefs and values. That would be like me making a Christian stop on a full moon, light a candle, and pray to Senatha. It's wrong to force others to live by your beliefs.
2007-09-03 15:14:46 · update #1
MumOf4-- there are actually laws regulating when on sundays you can sell alcohol. The stores don't get to decide. It's called a "blue law". "A blue law, in the United States and Canada, is a type of law designed to enforce moral standards, particularly the observance of Sunday as a day of worship or rest."
2007-09-03 16:20:16 · update #2
Well, it would seem to me that individual store owners would sell according to their own beliefs. If they were to go contrary to their own beliefs, so as to not "force their beliefs" on others, then, in effect, they would be forcing other people's beliefs onto themselves.
If you think of a shop as the freely chosen expression of the owner, rather than as a rightful service to yourself, you will begin to see that there is no inequality in that. If most shops choose to operate this way, it can only because their beliefs dictate it to be so.
It is only fair that those who choose to do the work, can also choose how and when they will do the work.
2007-09-03 15:59:18 · answer #1 · answered by MumOf5 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well I am a Christian and I could really care less when you buy alcohol. As for Christians forcing their beliefs onto you- you should really get your facts straight. Since the majority of this country is not Christian, if they wanted that law abolished it would have happened along time ago. The founding of this country and its laws are based on Christian values and morals. By your assumption- that is like saying 'since I can't buy alcohol between 2:30am and 7 am that must mean that the Jehovahs Witnesses are behind it. I mean come on give us a break. As for stores not selling alcohol on Sundays- I don't know where you are from but where I am from they sell it all day Sunday where I live. The liquor stores are limited on hours, but the stores are not.
2007-09-04 00:16:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
The weird thing is that not all Christians are against the drinking of alcohol. Some believe that alcohol is fine in moderation.
2007-09-03 22:14:09 · answer #3 · answered by krazydoggarou 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Time for a wake up call. ALL law is legislated morality.
Edit: You do erre greatly. Whether by majority vote or edict from a monarch, laws are in place to protect and serve either an individual or a nation. This applies to all law. Even the requirement to have a driver's license is based upon the decision that it is the proper thing to do. This should have been learned in elementary school. Forms are filled out properly. Attendance records are kept. Procedures are followed in a particular order. Penalties are assessed for breaking laws. All these things have one thing in common.
2007-09-03 21:49:55 · answer #4 · answered by sympleesymple 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋
How is this for akicker. The law that governs this county came from the Christian founders. Read the Declaration of Independence and other writings of the founding fathers. There is a reaon for it. There is also a reason for the Ten Commandments being the cornerstone on which ours laws are based. Hey if you want to do somethng on Sundays then do it. Nothing is being forced upon you.
2007-09-03 22:11:08 · answer #5 · answered by Reds 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
No, symplee, all law is not legislated morality. If it were, we could buy booze on Sundays and gays would be allowed to marry.
2007-09-03 21:58:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
And what is the big deal about having at least one day a week where there is no alcohol sold ?? Just one day a week where maybe that ONE little wife will NOT have to worry about her husband being drunk..... long shot ?? Yes, just maybe though that one day gives her a small break..... and why not have a day that people can take off work ?? and be with family if they want to ??? In my day it was called *blue law* , every business had to be close at least ONE day a week..... NOT always a Sunday....... it was nice......... and I smoke, I do NOT fuss about the new anti-smoking laws..... out of RESPECT for others......... there are laws we must live by..... so you want to start selling guns to those who JUST want one to KILL people ?????? LAWS !!!!! We need them............. get over it !!!!!!!! go in peace.......... God bless
2007-09-03 22:06:31 · answer #7 · answered by Annie 7 · 1⤊ 6⤋
We just won't stand for that one. I want my liquor available at all hours.
2007-09-03 21:59:16 · answer #8 · answered by expertless 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋