That’s why I thought it odd that they chose a Sunday to hold the memorial. Many people working this day for sure.
“ namely turning off his phone, detaching from the frenetic pace of politics and dedicating 24 hours each week to faith and family — transformed his life.”
We do this. On our religion’s proscribed sabbath.
When we were little everyone did this. Living on long island in a large Jewish population, Jewish owned delis and ‘stationary stores’ were open
When we were in Germany for a few years, we got back into this. The Germans shut down Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday. Maybe it’s a holdover from when the country followed religious teachings, but they kept it it makes sense.
I am still surprised to see parking lots full grocery store lots fuller than ever on Sunday. It defies natural law I think
And it is easy to do. Even for a single parent working full time plus.
We need a day off every week. God commanded it. It is in the top three commandments. It is a sin to defy it
No need to argue: the sabbath was institued for man, not God. Pick your day and honor Him, learn more about Him, and rest with yoyr loved ones and love your neighbor.
Priests work Sundays...3 masses...
I will go to church on the day that MOST CHRISTIANS for 2000 years go to church. SUNDAY. After all, that is where MOST CHRISTIANS are that day.
Our church is 23 miles away. Originally, synagogues and churches were “in the neighborhood”, and everyone walked to services. So right there, we can’t observe the “ no work” rule, unless we attend the church at the end of the next block. But they don’t teach the doctrine in which we believe. I mean, it’s close, but no cigar. If for some reason we could no longer drive, however, we would attend there anyway. Also, if we were observant, I’d have to prepare food the day before. Not a biggie. I couldn’t go shopping, but I’d survive. We basically don’t do anything after church on Sunday, just hang out. It’s doable.
I grew up in New England with the puritanical laws, and a majority of mom and pop shops, (there were no big box stores),closing early to 3pm, on Friday., and never on Sunday.
Being exposed to blue laws as a child, and then as part of a messianic church on Long Island, I have found it comfortable to keep Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon, excepting the hours required for my renal treatment, all the way to “that day”.
Heard today that he has Jewish ancestry, which may explain the “off-label” sabbath practice.
Christians keep holy the Lord’s day (Sunday). The day of the resurrection.
Talking about Sabbaths. Did you realize Rosh Hashanah starts Sunday, September 21 at sundown in Israel?