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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 Christians go to [[church]] on Sunday, the traditional day of worship and rest. 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 Christians 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]]).

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]]