If a Muslim country can close all of its businesses, banks, stores, schools, and government offices on Sunday to “protect people’s health and conserve energy,” you can bet that all other Protestant and Catholic countries have a stronger incentive to do the same. Iran, which is 99.4% Muslim, has declared a national Sunday shutdown and […]
Catholic Answers Urges Christians in the United States to Reclaim Sunday Rest in Order to Transform Society and Shape Politics
“A storm is coming, relentless in its fury. Are we prepared to meet it?” (Testimonies, Vol. 8, p. 315). Under the guise of healing our nation, Roman Catholics in America are pressuring Christians to adopt stricter Sunday observance. This is what Catholic Answers, a media ministry dedicated to defending the Catholic faith, refers to as […]
A Vatican Newspaper Claims that a Sunday Precept that Seeks to Consecrate the Lord’s Day with a Forced Mass will Prove to be a Blessing
Forcing people to go to church on Sundays to celebrate the mass by law and calling it a blessing is exactly what the mark of the beast is all about. This is what a Vatican newspaper published this month. In reality, this kind of policy will erode the principles of religious freedom. This violates the […]
Charisma Magazine Claims that Sunday Rest is for Mental and Physical Health—a Precious Gift Waiting to be Embraced
Charisma Magazine, a prominent Christian publication targeting Pentecostal and charismatic audiences, advocates for observing Sunday as a day of rest, emphasizing its benefits for mental and physical health. The publication presents Sunday rest as a precious, divinely ordained gift that provides an opportunity to reconnect with faith, family, and oneself, encouraging readers to embrace and […]
The Catholicization of America has Begun, as Pope Francis Praises the National Eucharistic Revival taking Place in the United States
The National Eucharistic Revival is an initiative by the Catholic Church in the United States aimed at rekindling devotion and belief in the Sunday Eucharist among Catholics. It is also a focal point for evangelization efforts to reach those outside the Church, particularly Protestants, as major Eucharistic processions are taking place in major cities across […]
A Texas Newspaper Promotes the False Notion that the Ten Commandments Require us to Attend Mass Every Sunday
On July 6, 2024, the Odessa American, a Texas-based newspaper, published an article by the local Catholic bishop promoting Sunday and the National Eucharistic Revival. The purpose of the article was to remind the community of the religious and cultural significance of Sunday as a day of worship and rest. Leveraging the wide reach and […]
A New Law in Greece Mandates a 115% Pay Increase for Working on Sunday
If your goal is to persuade businesses not to open on Sundays, this is definitely one way to do it. Working on Sundays in Greece will now require a pay increase of 115%, or more than twice the previous salary, according to a new law. By enforcing higher wage requirements, the law inadvertently encourages businesses […]
Pope Francis Issues His Apostolic Letter Fratello Sole (Brother Sun) to Transition the Vatican State to a Sustainable Development Model in Line with Laudato Si’
Pope Francis has recently instituted robust climate change mandates in Vatican City, setting a powerful example for political leaders and governments worldwide. These mandates include stringent measures to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices within the tiny sovereign state. By committing to solar energy, Pope Francis aims to transform Vatican City into a model […]
Calls have Emerged to Ban Secular Activities on Sundays After Louisiana Mandated that the Ten Commandments be Displayed in Classrooms
The battle between the secular state and the religious world has taken on a new twist. Louisiana recently passed legislation requiring all classrooms in the state to display the Ten Commandments. [1] As Seventh-day Adventists, we believe in the Ten Commandments and that the world would be a better place if people followed them. It […]
A Local Mayor has Called on His City Council to Pass a “Permanent Car-Free Sunday Ordinance”
In recent years, Sunday rest laws, which were traditionally associated with religious observance, are being indirectly reintroduced under the pretext of environmental and public health policies. Both political and religious discourse on climate change and sustainability has increasingly highlighted the benefits of less commercial activity and decreased carbon emissions on Sundays. Local governments, recognizing the […]
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