Why don't most religious folk actually take a full day of rest?

[Hawki97]

Most religions talk of a day of rest while observing the sabbath, but most people don't seem to follow it. In general terms it's supposed to be a time of rest and recovery, time with family, and reconnecting with god and your faith. Sure, there are some, but I've even caught the mormon guy down the road mowing his lawn. We've got our religious zealots on here posting fire all weekend. Etc. Seems like it's a practice of a bygone era.

Why don't the holy take a day off anymore?

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

Grew up poor and catholic, heard of people taking the sabbath, we had shit that needed to get done.

 

[McLovin32]

If you take a day off @THE_DEVIL wins. They can’t let that happen.

 

[QChawks]

while it's not really practical in todays world, many folks to "rest" on sabbath Sunday

now the definition might be a bit different these days, but it's a break from your regular work (i.e. job) and most Americans do not work Sunday's (or Saturdays for that matter)

 

[The Tradition]

Seventh Day Adventists are really big on this. Other denominations not so much.

 

[millah_22]

Capitalism.

 

[stout1]

I am a good friend who owns his own business (he buys livestock and transports them to the east coast for processing) and farms. He will not conduct business on Sundays. No calls, no texts, no driving trucks, no farm work other than necessary chores.

While I am not to his extreme, my family does try to limit our activities on Sundays. We attend church, do basic necessary chores (we raise livestock so they have to be fed and cared for), but generally try to spend time relaxing together. We also try to avoid shopping, or visiting places that require others to work (movie theater, ballgames, etc). We don't always accomplish this, but it is definitely a slower day for us.

 

[Hawki97]

Seventh Day Adventists are really big on this. Other denominations not so much.

Mormons are pretty big on it...except my blasphemous one down the street evidently.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

I think most businesses should be closed on Sundays.

Not for religious reasons but to ensure that the majority of low wage workers get a consistent day off they can plan around.

Most European countries have that FWIW.

 

[THE_DEVIL]

If you take a day off @THE_DEVIL wins. They can’t let that happen.

Only if I get out of my chair and do something that day

 

[Dr. Phil Seuss]

Most religions talk of a day of rest while observing the sabbath, but most people don't seem to follow it. In general terms it's supposed to be a time of rest and recovery, time with family, and reconnecting with god and your faith. Sure, there are some, but I've even caught the mormon guy down the road mowing his lawn. We've got our religious zealots on here posting fire all weekend. Etc. Seems like it's a practice of a bygone era.

Why don't the holy take a day off anymore?

“Rest” is subjectively reasoned.

 

[THE_DEVIL]

“Rest” is subjectively reasoned.

As is religion as a whole

 

[Hawki97]

As is religion as a whole

 

[Hawki97]

I think most businesses should be closed on Sundays.

Not for religious reasons but to ensure that the majority of low wage workers get a consistent day off they can plan around.

Most European countries have that FWIW.

And they close early.

I like that and the closed Sunday thing ---- until i don't. It's cute and quaint until I'm like god dammit I need that specific coupler for this weekend project.

 

[millah_22]

And they close early.

I like that and the closed Sunday thing ---- until i don't. It's cute and quaint until I'm like god dammit I need that specific coupler for this weekend project.

Only time I ever want chik fil a is on sundays.

 

[fan_4_life]

My dad always said that in the Bible it states, "If your ass is in a hole, you better dig it out"

I have a normal 40 hour a week job, 7:30-4ish M-F. I have 105 beef cows that I calve out every spring, run on pasture during the summer and background the calves in the fall. I also have corn and beans to plant, spray and harvest. Hay to be mowed and baled. Fence to be fixed and maintained.

My wife and 2 daughters understand the time commitment required to operate a successful farming operation. I prefer to rest at night when I sleep, Sundays are a necessity to catch up on things that need done. The day of rest thing is about reflection and devotions, do those each night and see what morning brings.

 

[LunchBox50]

If you take a day off @THE_DEVIL wins. They can’t let that happen.

@THE_DEVIL never sleeps

 

[funksouljon]

Because people who follow the Bible to the letter of the law as written are considered extremists. The rest just pick and choose what they opt to follow by varying degrees.

Now I agree that it isn't practical, but when folks pick and choose the tenants, those of us on the outside see it for what it is. Ala carte belief system.

It's also further evidence that evolution exists.

 

[Colonoscopy]

Most religions talk of a day of rest while observing the sabbath, but most people don't seem to follow it. In general terms it's supposed to be a time of rest and recovery, time with family, and reconnecting with god and your faith. Sure, there are some, but I've even caught the mormon guy down the road mowing his lawn. We've got our religious zealots on here posting fire all weekend. Etc. Seems like it's a practice of a bygone era.

Why don't the holy take a day off anymore?

Because most religious people are Mexicans.

 

[BNIBoiler]

The sabbath is primarily for the Jews, which is on Saturday. Christians are under a new covenant and have no obligation to observe the sabbath the same way that they did in the Old Testament. However, picking one day out of the week to rest, reflect on God is often recommended.

 

[sadiehawkins]

Religion is like laws u apply and follow the ones that apply to you and F the rest. So with in a Religion you have many offshoots. because nobody follows their churches beleifs word for word because they deep down they know it's a scam. Think about it people beleive in something they've never seen or touched. Will give up their hard earned cash to a bunch of grfters. Then turn around and say we are the intelligent life. LMFAO

 

[funksouljon]

The sabbath is primarily for the Jews, which is on Saturday. Christians are under a new covenant and have no obligation to observe the sabbath the same way that they did in the Old Testament. However, picking one day out of the week to rest, reflect on God is often recommended.

Religion is like laws u apply and follow the ones that apply to you and F the rest. So with in a Religion you have many offshoots. because nobody follows their churches beleifs word for word because they deep down they know it's a scam. Think about it people beleive in something they've never seen or touched. Will give up their hard earned cash to a bunch of grfters. Then turn around and say we are the intelligent life. LMFAO

Case in point?

1. In New Testament times, Church members began to observe the Sabbath on the first day of the week to commemorate the Savior’s Resurrection (see Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2; John 20:19).

Should Christians Keep the Sabbath?

Explore the biblical idea of sabbath and rest, and see how Jesus talked about the heart behind God's Sabbath laws, reflecting a God who wants to dwell with his people.

bibleproject.com

Is the Sabbath Still Required for Christians?

Tom Schreiner’s 40 Questions About Christians and Biblical Law releases later this month. As I’ve said before, I think it’s now the go-to book for an accessible introduction to all the major issues related to gospel and law, the role of law in redemptive history, application of the law today...

www.thegospelcoalition.org

Should Christians keep the Sabbath?

We have to discern what we mean by “Sabbath.” Technically speaking, Sabbath, Shabbat in Hebrew, is a creation ordinance according to the Old Testament how God e

www.ligonier.org

 

[BioHawk]

I think most businesses should be closed on Sundays.

Not for religious reasons but to ensure that the majority of low wage workers get a consistent day off they can plan around.

Most European countries have that FWIW.

If all the businesses are closed on Sundays then Sunday becomes a useless day to get anything done. Not that there is anything necessarily bad about that, but in a capitalistic society it is tough to ask some businesses, especially retail stores, to pass up a good opportunity to make money by being open when a lot of people have time to come to your shop and spend their money.

 

[IAFB2021Champs]

Most religions talk of a day of rest while observing the sabbath, but most people don't seem to follow it. In general terms it's supposed to be a time of rest and recovery, time with family, and reconnecting with god and your faith. Sure, there are some, but I've even caught the mormon guy down the road mowing his lawn. We've got our religious zealots on here posting fire all weekend. Etc. Seems like it's a practice of a bygone era.

Why don't the holy take a day off anymore?

 

[Hawki97]

If all the businesses are closed on Sundays then Sunday becomes a useless day to get anything done. Not that there is anything necessarily bad about that, but in a capitalistic society it is tough to ask some businesses, especially retail stores, to pass up a good opportunity to make money by being open when a lot of people have time to come to your shop and spend their money.

Pretty boring to get your Sunday Funday on at home too, unless you're one of those weird garage party people.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

And they close early.

I like that and the closed Sunday thing ---- until i don't. It's cute and quaint until I'm like god dammit I need that specific coupler for this weekend project.

True.

Overall I think it's a societal good though. I have admit it was an inconvenience at times when I lived in Germany.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

If all the businesses are closed on Sundays then Sunday becomes a useless day to get anything done. Not that there is anything necessarily bad about that, but in a capitalistic society it is tough to ask some businesses, especially retail stores, to pass up a good opportunity to make money by being open when a lot of people have time to come to your shop and spend their money.

True.

I just think overall the good would outweigh the bad.

Plan ahead. Buy the shit you need during the rest of the week.

I'm not saying it wouldn't be an inconvenience for some people.

(having said all that, no way in hell it will ever be implemented )

 

[Hawki97]

True.

Overall I think it's a societal good though. I have admit it was an inconvenience at times when I lived in Germany.

I've thought this often too. But then I wonder how many (small) businesses would close, how many jobs would be lost, etc. without the money being transacted in America on a Sunday. How much do you think that is? I'd think it's a lot and we couldn't just eat it as a whole. It would require an entire societal shift. And some might even complain that it would create "socialist / marxist" policies. I'd say we're stuck with what we've got.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

I've thought this often too. But then I wonder how many (small) businesses would close, how many jobs would be lost, etc. without the money being transacted in America on a Sunday. How much do you think that is? I'd think it's a lot and we couldn't just eat it as a whole. It would require an entire societal shift. And some might even complain that it would create "socialist / marxist" policies. I'd say we're stuck with what we've got.

Good question.

I'd think the same amount of goods would be purchased but crammed into the six days. It'd effect employment but I'd think mostly part time work overall.

Valid points though.

 

[Hawki97]

The sabbath is primarily for the Jews, which is on Saturday. Christians are under a new covenant and have no obligation to observe the sabbath the same way that they did in the Old Testament. However, picking one day out of the week to rest, reflect on God is often recommended.

My boy PJP to the 2nd agrees:

"Sharing in the Eucharist is the heart of Sunday, the duty to keep Sunday holy cannot be reduced to this." - Dies Domini 52

 

[bdcolt45er]

Because people who follow the Bible to the letter of the law as written are considered extremists. The rest just pick and choose what they opt to follow by varying degrees.

Now I agree that it isn't practical, but when folks pick and choose the tenants, those of us on the outside see it for what it is. Ala carte belief system.

It's also further evidence that evolution exists.

Everyone picks and chooses.

 

[Hawki97]

Everyone picks and chooses.

 

[funksouljon]

I've thought this often too. But then I wonder how many (small) businesses would close, how many jobs would be lost, etc. without the money being transacted in America on a Sunday. How much do you think that is? I'd think it's a lot and we couldn't just eat it as a whole. It would require an entire societal shift. And some might even complain that it would create "socialist / marxist" policies. I'd say we're stuck with what we've got.

I agree we are likely stuck with what we have, but agree with @binsfeldcyhawk2 , that it is a good idea to give folks a day off. If all "non essential" businesses closed, it wouldn't be a "big business vs small business" option, it would further the gap of "in person purchase" vs "online purchase".

Agree it's a good idea, but likely simply not practical.

 

[ButtersHawk]

I know someone who washed their own vehicle in their own driveway on a Sunday and got the police called on them for "working on Sunday"
Orange City, IA if that explains it.

 

[Aardvark86]

this past weekend i got screwed on both ends. my wife and i generally do not ride on saturdays, as our favorite bakery destination this time of year is run by a cultish religious organization known as the Twelve Tribes, which is a very interesting mishmash of christians who try to live in a community under mosaic law, and so the bakery's closed on saturdays. so sunday after attending early mass, we go out and 25 miles into the ride (with nothing else nearby) they're closed to celebrate the feast of shauvot. So we did 35 miles before we got back to coffee and pastry at an inferior shop; thankfully the water supply held up.

 

[ClarindaA's]

Most religions talk of a day of rest while observing the sabbath, but most people don't seem to follow it. In general terms it's supposed to be a time of rest and recovery, time with family, and reconnecting with god and your faith. Sure, there are some, but I've even caught the mormon guy down the road mowing his lawn. We've got our religious zealots on here posting fire all weekend. Etc. Seems like it's a practice of a bygone era.

Why don't the holy take a day off anymore?

The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath. Basically do what relaxes you, for some thats mowing, hunting, fishing…going to a movie

 

[Hawki97]

The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath. Basically do what relaxes you, for some thats mowing, hunting, fishing…going to a movie

Nice. I do like choosing things for my own reasons.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

The thing that made many people I know stop devoting Sunday to being a family day was youth sports.