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Traditionally, [[Quaker]]s objected to the traditional names of the days because of their pagan derivation, and refer to Sunday as "First day," Monday as "Second day," and so forth. Modern Quakers use the usual names in daily life, but refer to Sunday as "First day" in any Quaker context (for example, religious education classes are called "First day school.") | Traditionally, [[Quaker]]s objected to the traditional names of the days because of their pagan derivation, and refer to Sunday as "First day," Monday as "Second day," and so forth. Modern Quakers use the usual names in daily life, but refer to Sunday as "First day" in any Quaker context (for example, religious education classes are called "First day school.") | ||
| − | Many [[Christian]]s go to [[church]] on Sunday, the traditional day of worship and rest, as imposed by the early Roman Church.<ref>[[Sabbath#Seventh_day]]}</ref> In some places, commercial enterprises such as [[bank]]s and [[store]]s, are closed. Some localities still have what are called [[blue law]]s that prevent people from working on Sunday (also see: [[Lemon test]]). | + | Many [[Christian]]s go to [[church]] on Sunday, the traditional day of worship and rest, as imposed by the early Roman Church. <ref>[[Sabbath#Seventh_day]]}</ref> Christian children (and sometimes even adults), often attend religious classes on Sundays, commonly referred to as "Sunday Schools." In some places, commercial enterprises such as [[bank]]s and [[store]]s, are closed. Some localities still have what are called [[blue law]]s that prevent people from working on Sunday (also see: [[Lemon test]]). |
According to [[Book of Exodus|Exodus]] 20:8 ([[King James Version]]), "Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a [[sabbath]] of rest to the LORD" | According to [[Book of Exodus|Exodus]] 20:8 ([[King James Version]]), "Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a [[sabbath]] of rest to the LORD" | ||
[[Category:Days of the Week]] | [[Category:Days of the Week]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:59, September 17, 2010
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Sunday is the first day of the week in the American calendar. Its name comes from the word Sun. Sunday and Monday, unlike the other days of the week, are not named after pagan gods (Tyr, Woden, Thor, Frey, Saeter).
Traditionally, Quakers objected to the traditional names of the days because of their pagan derivation, and refer to Sunday as "First day," Monday as "Second day," and so forth. Modern Quakers use the usual names in daily life, but refer to Sunday as "First day" in any Quaker context (for example, religious education classes are called "First day school.")
Many Christians go to church on Sunday, the traditional day of worship and rest, as imposed by the early Roman Church. [1] Christian children (and sometimes even adults), often attend religious classes on Sundays, commonly referred to as "Sunday Schools." In some places, commercial enterprises such as banks and stores, are closed. Some localities still have what are called blue laws that prevent people from working on Sunday (also see: Lemon test).
According to Exodus 20:8 (King James Version), "Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD"