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→‎The Ten Commandments in US law: If there's still some restrictions on Sunday trading, we can't say that they are *all* repealed. The principle of a day of rest in a 7-day week is widely accepted.
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3. Nothing in current state or federal law specifically prohibits the taking in vain of God's name in general, but it may be in violation of broadcast decency laws if shown on television or radio.
 
3. Nothing in current state or federal law specifically prohibits the taking in vain of God's name in general, but it may be in violation of broadcast decency laws if shown on television or radio.
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4. Past state laws have enforced the sabbath by forbidding various activities, such as the sale of specific goods, on Sundays. These, however, are all now repealed or struck down. Closure of shops on Sundays is by convention, but not legally enforced. However, some states still restrict the sale of alcohol on Sundays.
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4. Past state laws have enforced the [[sabbath]] by forbidding various activities, such as the sale of specific goods, on Sundays. These, however, are all almost now repealed or struck down. Closure of shops on Sundays is by convention, but not legally enforced. However, some states still restrict the sale of alcohol on Sundays.  The seven-day week, however, is accepted world-wide, and most people observe at least one day free from work.
    
5. No law enforces this commandment. It is doubtful that it could be enforced.
 
5. No law enforces this commandment. It is doubtful that it could be enforced.
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