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    Unheiliger Streit um Tesco-Plan für die Eröffnung am Sonntag auf der Isle of Lewis


    Unheiliger Streit um Tesco-Plan für die Eröffnung am Sonntag auf der Isle of Lewis

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly695ke43lo

    Von AssumptionClear2721

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    1. AssumptionClear2721 on

      A little deviation from the other heavier news articles.

      A few rambling thoughts from myself on this.

      Personally, as an atheist, the whole Sabbath thing the petition talks about isn’t something I find remotely relevant. And I think religious persons trying to force their beliefs onto others is undemocratic and illiberal.

      At the same time, I doubt Tesco would truly stick to its claim that “no staff member would be forced to work on the Sabbath.” Profit comes first after all. (Note, they already have staff in on a Sunday to restock, though I imagine it’s quite a pleasant day for them without customers there.)

      To be honest, I’m not sure it’s worth petitioning against. If it were to open on a Sunday, like those on the mainland, no one is forced to go and use it. Perhaps they could have a four-hour window, say 10-2 or 11-3. That might be best.

    3. pissflapgrease on

      Why is this even an issue? just open the shops up. weekends are the only time the vast majority of people have to get shit done.

    4. flyconcorde007 on

      They’re working on a Sunday anyway, they’re replenishing stock. Some people on that island clearly have a very low IQ.

    5. FrostFalcon on

      It was the same thing when the Sunday flights started, then the sailings, then one petrol station, etc. Guess what, they all have demand and get business.

      An ever shrinking vocal minority on Lewis are desperate to pretend non-Christians don’t exist and that they live in some 60’s style golden-era. And yet they seem shocked that young people increasingly leave the island when it refuses to adapt to changes in people working habits and lifestyles.

    6. arncl on

      If the Christians don’t want to shop on a Sunday, then nobody is forcing them. But why should their belief in a sky fairy give them the power to dictate how other people get to live? If the demand is there, then let Tesco open. If the demand doesn’t exist, then Tesco will change the hours back.

    7. AntiquusCustos on

      Business: we’re planning to be open for more days so that our customers have greater choice and flexibility

      Residents: And I took that personally

    8. WilliamWeaverfish on

      What’s wrong with dedicating a day to being more relaxed, and taking life at a slower pace? It’s a long-standing tradition in Germany that is widely supported and appreciated by nonreligious people

      It’s funny. So many people on here complain about how busy life in a modern capitalistic society is, and want us to work fewer hours. But then when a community says “let’s agree to all have a day off once a week”, most people suddenly howl with rage

    9. ChangingMyLife849 on

      Personally not really bothered by Sunday trading but who really cares?

    10. MeanCustardCreme on

      I realise most people replying here will probably be atheist, and find the idea of the Sabbath ridiculous, but I’m going to say I agree with the locals on this. Religion aside, the island has a long history of a Sunday being a day of rest, and I don’t blame them for being against it. Even culturally, given that the rest of the country has long lost many of its traditions, I don’t see a problem with cultural preservation. My understanding is that 90% or even higher than that, are Christians observing Sunday. Personally, if I moved to Lewis I’d be respecting it regardless of my personal beliefs. On top of that, if I was a local who observed the Sabbath, and I were to change my mind on it, I don’t think Tesco of all places would be who I wanted opening up.

    11. FreakinSweet86 on

      Something tells me a tesco executive is gonna go missing on the island and a police officer will be drafted in to investigate only to be sacrificed to The local’s pagan God.

    12. KeyLog256 on

      What an utterly hellish place to live.

      I knew it was isolated, extremely cold year round, and the only thing going for it was the scenery you can see two days a year when it isn’t raining, but I didn’t know they were also “mental religious” too. 

      How awful.

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