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The Legal History and Significance of Sunday as a Day of Rest
41:13 - 46:22 (05:09)
Two legal experts discuss the history and legal precedents that shaped the idea of Sunday as a day of rest in the United States, from its religious origins to its current application as a secular benefit to society.
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The Supreme Court has upheld the legality and constitutionality of blue laws since 1961, even though they are mostly state and local laws.
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Blue Laws
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The Supreme Court has upheld the legality and constitutionality of blue laws since 1961, even though they are mostly state and local laws. Maryland is one state that is known for its blue laws due to their tobacco laws and regulations on beach activities.
ChapterThe Legal History and Significance of Sunday as a Day of Rest
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The idea that Sunday is a day of rest has become so entrenched in American society that it's hard to imagine it as anything else.
42:53 - 46:22 (03:29)
Christian culture
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The idea that Sunday is a day of rest has become so entrenched in American society that it's hard to imagine it as anything else. However, its origins are religious and based on the Christian faith that has historically influenced American culture and laws.