“Yet this very class put forth the claim that the fast-spreading corruption is largely attributable to the desecration of the so-called “Christian Sabbath,” and that the enforcement of Sunday observance would greatly improve the morals of society” (Great Controversy, p. 587).

“The pressure of the Sunday law has come and is coming. It has been ordered that all stores shall be closed on Sunday, and this is being rigidly enforced. The government is trying to have God acknowledged in the constitution. Our people are making just as vigorous a stand as possible that it shall not […]

Religious beliefs are beginning to influence voting policies, and this influence is showing signs of spreading to other areas of public life, particularly attempts to restrict activities on Sundays. On January 14, 2026, the Border Belt Independent newspaper reported that the North Carolina State Board of Elections blocked Sunday voting in Columbus County on religious […]

The Heritage Foundation on January 8, 2026, recently published a policy document titled “Saving America by Saving the Family: A Foundation for the Next 250 Years,” which is a renewed effort to elevate Sunday as a civilly protected day of rest. Described as a solution to family breakdown and moral decline, the document argues that […]

“If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of His indignation.’ Revelation 14:9, 10. But not one is made to suffer the […]

“The Sabbath will be the great test of loyalty, for it is the point of truth especially controverted. When the final test shall be brought to bear upon men, then the line of distinction will be drawn between those who serve God and those who serve Him not. While the observance of the false sabbath […]

Catholic Moms and Holy Cross Family Ministries, Catholic organizations that state their mission is to inspire the spiritual well-being of Catholic families, published an article on January 6, 2026, titled “Sabbath Rest: My New Year’s Resolution.” The article openly promotes the idea of Sunday rest and seeks to reinforce the idea of Sunday sacredness as […]

Blue Dot Living, an online magazine focused on sustainable living and environmental protection, published an article on December 29, 2025, calling for the establishment of a weekly day of rest for both people and the planet, giving examples of how Sunday is being set aside in different communities for rest and family time. The ideas […]