As not everyone in America is christian, why should stores not be open on a Sunday for those whose beliefs do not consider that day in religious terms.
2007-12-30 00:55:20 · 18 answers · asked by genaddt 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
all laws that have no basis other then trying to enforce someones religious beliefs should be thrown out-all of them-not to mention that little thing in the constitution which calls for a separation of church and state-it reads no law shall be passed the restricts religion----any religion that means and laws that are based solely on christian beliefs certainly shouldnt be allowed and really should be removed from the books---just my thoughts--smile and enjoy the day
2007-12-30 01:03:35 · answer #1 · answered by lazaruslong138 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
For those who do not know, Blue Laws are an assortment of laws, mostly in the South, forcing the closure of all businesses on Sunday until after usually 1PM.
These were spearheaded by clergy to get seats in the pews for Sunday service, their main income time. They did not really care what people did at other times or they would have taught people a better understanding of how God wishes them to live.
Some have phrased it as "live like a heathen 6 and a half days a week, just pretend to be a Christian Sunday morning." Growing up in the South when these laws were in force let you hear interesting things.
By and large, these laws have been struck down. Alcohol laws also were influenced by this. In NC of all things the hours on Sunday were changed when the state got pro-football! Every state and county has its own alcohol sale laws. NC's on Sunday, did not start until 1PM. Football got it pushed back till noon.
As to its value, if the clergy can only keep the flock righteous by force of state law, they are not doing a very good job of it are they?
2007-12-30 01:16:06 · answer #2 · answered by grnlow 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I grew up in the mid west...having things closed on Sunday was normal and caused no problems...when I moved else where and everything was open, those areas also had many other problems which can be pointed to the non observance of the blue laws.... There are many areas that a city still operates under the Sunday blue laws as part of the city charter; these towns are quieter, cleaner, and less crime.... I am 7th Day Adventist, the area that I live in has changed over the years due to illegal immigration and coming out of the closet.( A few came out with a chip on their shoulder and make it bad for everyone.) You can get the week end off to go party, get drunk, go to casino, or whatever. You will not get the Sabbath off or Sunday off to go to church.... an you end up black listed in a sense and treated like dirt..... In this area trying to get a job if you are christian is getting really weird and difficult...I am having to apply for a grant and food stamps now ....I can't get a job because I am not bi-lingual...(huh?) It would slow down the run away economy.... the credit card debt in this country needs to stop....force people to not spend money every day on junk...allow the little guy to catch up on life and family time.... How would it be a bad thing that people can't purchase beer one day a week? How many lives will it save? necessary services like hospital, fire, police would still be operational....most gas stations are debit card if you must do things like that.....
2016-04-02 01:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "blue laws" were not intended for everyone to observe the "day of rest" that Christians observe. The intent was to stop the flow of booze so people could sober up.
In many European countries they close all bars and pubs every day at a certain time in the early afternoon. This is so those who have been drinking for a while may slow down and possibly go to sleep.
Its not Christians making others conform to their beliefs, but governments attempting to limit drunkenness which became a serious problem many years ago.
2007-12-30 01:09:55 · answer #4 · answered by Poor Richard 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not all Christians keep Sunday.
There are Christians who believe in Sabbath, called sabbatarians.
Generally, they believe that God is sabbatarian, and they base this on Gen, saying that one of the first things we know about God is that he rested on sabbath.
They say that sabbath originated within the heart and personality of God, and that it is one of God's personality quirks.
They actually go so far as to say that denying an aspect of God's personality is an act of dishonour against who he is.
They say, based on Genesis, that sabbath is the only one of the ten commandments that predates the fall of man, and that it therefore carries the most weight. Every other command is an answer to human sin, but sabbath is the only command that originated in the heart of God.
There are Creationists who not only believe Creation, but would suggest that an intrinsic part of believing Creation is honouring Creation.
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I am not going to go through the entire sabbatarian argument. Being Christian does not mean you keep Sunday.
In fact, the state of Massachusetts was founded by sabbatarians, and there was no Sunday worship (or Christmas) in Massachusetts for about two hundred years (not sure of the exact length of time)
So, if everybody are not Christians, and those who are Christians do not all keep Sunday...
NO!
2007-12-30 01:24:40 · answer #5 · answered by 1Up 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Laws do not affect those who keep the law, but for those who break the law.
As for stores remaining open on Sunday, the point is meaningless.
Just know that the further this nation moves from God, the more it becomes the land of lawlessness.
I believe children are a refection of society and when you see children killing children, the time has come to repent and turn back unto the Lord.
Or face his wrath which is what is coming upon this nation as we speak.
2007-12-30 01:36:00 · answer #6 · answered by heiscomingintheclouds 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
On a Sunday morning...in search of a beer...if I turn right at the end of my street, I can't purchase alcohol until noon...if I turn left, I can purchase alcohol at 9 AM.
The two stores are less than a mile apart.
I can only guess that the intent is to force me into a church as I await beer time.
Unlikely.
When I lived in KY in the late 1960s, grocery stores were open on Sunday but you could only buy food. You could not, for example, buy detergent so you could wash your clothes in the laundromat next to the store.
Apparently, there was no sin in rinsing them.
2007-12-30 01:15:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Archaic blue laws that mandate behavior in accordance with scripture are completely unconstitutional and should be removed from the books to avoid potentially bankrupting a small town with a single extravagently expensive lawsuit. Nevertheless, there is still a strong inclination -- particularly in small towns -- to continue to follow tradition. Please remember that the private owner of a small store has the right to set his own hours. It's the owner of the store who may need a day of rest. ...and it's his right.
Stores owned by publically traded corporations answer to a higher power -- namely, their share holders -- and are required by economic realities to maximize the profits of their investors. Such stores are generally open 24/7.
2007-12-30 01:14:58 · answer #8 · answered by Diogenes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Barbara,
do you have another alternative for a "closed day" other than Sunday? I see your point on the one hand based on religion; however, the "closed day" is now so engrained in our psyche that I question whether religion is really the reason that a store would close on Sunday. (There are still exceptions I understand that are likely).
Sorry I do not have a better answer for you and actually have answered this with another question.
Have a wonderful New Year my friend!
Gerry :)
2007-12-30 04:03:45 · answer #9 · answered by Gerry 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a Gentile Christain & I observe Sunday as my day to go to Church as Apostle Paul said in 1st Cor. 16:1-2 concerning paying your tithes. But Do I completely rest on Sunday, No, Because Sunday is not the Rest, But the Baptism of the Holy Ghost is the rest we have enter into. Read Colossians 2:16-18 Let no man judge you in the new moons, or in drink or in meats, or the holydays or the sabbath days, for they are a shadow of things to come---.
2007-12-30 01:03:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋