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| − | [[Sunday]] is the first day of the [[week]] in the [[America]]n calendar. Its name comes from the word [[Sun]]. Sunday and Monday, unlike the other days of the week, are not named after [[pagan]] gods ( | + | [[Sunday]] is the first day of the [[week]] in the [[America]]n 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]]). |
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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]]). | |
| − | [[ | + | 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" |
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Revision as of 18:00, June 12, 2008
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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. 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"