what is actually enshrined in the constitution / bill of rights is the freedom of religion
Correct, thus rendering it unlawful for the State to attempt to enforce any particular religion or religious dogma. I don't think the judicial precedent is strong enough on this matter currently, but hopefully one day a case will reach the Supreme Court and bring solid closure on it.
As it currently stands, there are about 30 states with what are called "Blue Laws", which is just another name for Sunday Laws. Essentially, they are attempting to codify into law an aspect of the religion called "Christianity". This is problematic because it opens the door to other dogmas being codified, many of which even christians disagree on. Thus, which sect of christians get a special law? It's an extremely slippery slope and has only resulted in tyranny and abuses in the past. I believe at one point in the 1800s there were some states that would fine, imprison or execute you if you failed to attend church on Sundays.
What’s your opinion on whether a township can do it?
When I was growing up, every store in my town was closed on Sundays, and it was kinda nice. Please feel free to slap down my state solution here on this (I’m not even a fan of the thought myself), but if one business works 7 days a week and another doesn’t, the one that doesn’t is going to fall behind the other one if that one is inclined to expand.
Do you spend the day ministering to the open business maybe? What’s a sovereign way to address the situation?
Point blank: the choice to close on Sundays or on any other day should be left in the hands of the business owners. It should never be in the hands of the government.
If a business owner believes that he should close on a certain day due to his faith, he will put his faith over his profit margins. Otherwise he really worships money anyway.
Muslim businesses do this, as do Christian businesses. I believe Chik Fil A and Hobby Lobby are two examples. No problem! Freedom of religion (:
The instant the State decides which religious dogmas must be observed, religious liberty has been infringed upon; for a Muslim will be forced to close down on a day he has no regard for, as will a Seventh-Day Adventist Christian. It throws the entire principle into hazard.
That and if it’s regulated, it’s not personal obedience.
I tend to agree, even before getting into little technicalities like the Sabbath being on Sabado. 😉 Everything being closed on Sundays sure was nice though.
I know what you mean but these matters must be personal obedience to God like you said. These things have to be fruits of the Spirit not outwardly enforced regulations. You think it was nice to have everything closed on Sunday wait until you live in a Spirit-filled town where everyone observes Sabbath rest by free will choice! And yeah no I'm not shilling for Saturday or Sunday, I think it's merely "every 7th day" so if you start counting on Tuesday it would be every Monday
Correct, thus rendering it unlawful for the State to attempt to enforce any particular religion or religious dogma. I don't think the judicial precedent is strong enough on this matter currently, but hopefully one day a case will reach the Supreme Court and bring solid closure on it.
As it currently stands, there are about 30 states with what are called "Blue Laws", which is just another name for Sunday Laws. Essentially, they are attempting to codify into law an aspect of the religion called "Christianity". This is problematic because it opens the door to other dogmas being codified, many of which even christians disagree on. Thus, which sect of christians get a special law? It's an extremely slippery slope and has only resulted in tyranny and abuses in the past. I believe at one point in the 1800s there were some states that would fine, imprison or execute you if you failed to attend church on Sundays.
The year is 2025
What does that mean ?
What’s your opinion on whether a township can do it?
When I was growing up, every store in my town was closed on Sundays, and it was kinda nice. Please feel free to slap down my state solution here on this (I’m not even a fan of the thought myself), but if one business works 7 days a week and another doesn’t, the one that doesn’t is going to fall behind the other one if that one is inclined to expand.
Do you spend the day ministering to the open business maybe? What’s a sovereign way to address the situation?
Point blank: the choice to close on Sundays or on any other day should be left in the hands of the business owners. It should never be in the hands of the government.
If a business owner believes that he should close on a certain day due to his faith, he will put his faith over his profit margins. Otherwise he really worships money anyway.
Muslim businesses do this, as do Christian businesses. I believe Chik Fil A and Hobby Lobby are two examples. No problem! Freedom of religion (:
The instant the State decides which religious dogmas must be observed, religious liberty has been infringed upon; for a Muslim will be forced to close down on a day he has no regard for, as will a Seventh-Day Adventist Christian. It throws the entire principle into hazard.
That and if it’s regulated, it’s not personal obedience.
I tend to agree, even before getting into little technicalities like the Sabbath being on Sabado. 😉 Everything being closed on Sundays sure was nice though.
I know what you mean but these matters must be personal obedience to God like you said. These things have to be fruits of the Spirit not outwardly enforced regulations. You think it was nice to have everything closed on Sunday wait until you live in a Spirit-filled town where everyone observes Sabbath rest by free will choice! And yeah no I'm not shilling for Saturday or Sunday, I think it's merely "every 7th day" so if you start counting on Tuesday it would be every Monday