Thinking Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 What is your opinion about online shopping on Sunday? The reason I am asking this question is that both the Deseret Book website and the LDS Distribution website seem to be available for shopping on Sunday.
The Nehor Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I generally do not. When I do I usually order from places closed on Sunday. That way I am only making them work more on Monday. 1
Duncan Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 yeah, I don't typically, simply because they probably won't get it until monday anyways and do it all then
Calm Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Online ordering of materials for wards….I don't view that as the same thing as shopping. Are you including that in your question or not? Does either require a human presence for an order (besides the above for LDS.org) to be placed? Customer support (the live version) is only available weekdays for lds.org. I cannot tell with DB. I would assume it would be problematic to attempt to turn off a website in a way that it was only for the Sabbath and time zone specific. People have a choice whether or not to use them for personal shopping, just like most other things. I try to avoid 'window shopping online because it puts me in a materialistic POV. I don't make purchases online on the Sabbath for the same reasons I don't go shopping. If it was an emergency such as needing some medical supplies as quickly as possible, I would do it then. Nothing I need at either site falls in that category. 1
Thinking Posted January 19, 2015 Author Posted January 19, 2015 Online ordering of materials for wards….I don't view that as the same thing as shopping. Are you including that in your question or not? I asked a very general question so that all scenarios could be discussed.
cinepro Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I actually feel bad when I order something from Amazon on Friday and it shows up on Sunday. 1
Svawd Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I look at it as helping others feed their families.
bluebell Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) I don't think it breaks the Sabbath, but then again I didn't grow up in an area where it was taught that it was the act of spending money that was the problem. It wasn't until I was in the MTC and a sister freaked out when I tried to buy something in a vending machine that I ever heard this variation of keeping the sabbath day holy. Edited January 19, 2015 by bluebell 2
Popular Post Teancum Posted January 19, 2015 Popular Post Posted January 19, 2015 What is your opinion about online shopping on Sunday? The reason I am asking this question is that both the Deseret Book website and the LDS Distribution website seem to be available for shopping on Sunday.Really? Who cares.Will God send you to Hell if you buy a book on Amazon?How sad religion pushes people into such silly questions. 6
Duncan Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Really? Who cares.Will God send you to Hell if you buy a book on Amazon?How sad religion pushes people into such silly questions. ironically there are books on Keeping the Sabbath day holy that you can buy from amazon! 1
Calm Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I don't think it breaks the Sabbath, but then again I didn't grow up in an area where it was taught that it was the act of spending money that was the problem.It wasn't until I was in the MTC and a sister freaked out when I tried to buy something in a vending machine that I ever heard this variation of keeping the sabbath day holy.Ha! The vending machines were most often used on Sunday at BYU (given that there were only two meals that day) when I was in the dorms.
Svawd Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I don't think it breaks the Sabbath, but then again I didn't grow up in an area where it was taught that it was the act of spending money that was the problem. It wasn't until I was in the MTC and a sister freaked out when I tried to buy something in a vending machine that I ever heard this variation of keeping the sabbath day holy. I'm in trouble, I don't want the deacons coming to my home on the sabbath anymore.
sunstoned Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 In my old Deseret Towers dorms, the vending machines were unplugged on Sunday.
Calm Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Really? Who cares.Will God send you to Hell if you buy a book on Amazon?How sad religion pushes people into such silly questions.I don't believe it is the act of buying that might be problematic (I don't condemn others for their choices, I am above only talking about my own view which I apply to myself) though I do think we should try hard not to impose on others on their Sabbath, it is what we are focused on when we do it. If something on the board makes me feel contentious, I will try and remember to avoid that on the Sabbath where I am not so careful other days as I know I will eventually get myself under control and resolve that emotion…but I prefer not to have it interfere with the environment I try to create around myself on the Sabbath. I try to avoid other activities that may lead to negative emotions as well on that day as I do try to set it aside though I am far from doing it effectively yet as I let boredom drive some of my decisions without thinking. Shopping generally makes me think about what I want, what I desire in a more natural man sort of way though there is nothing inherently wrong I believe in liking beautiful things or great books, but it can lead me into feeling more regretful about what I can't have than being grateful for what I do have so I avoid shopping….either in reality or 'window wise'.
cursor Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) I asked a very general question so that all scenarios could be discussed. I have absolutely no problem purchasing from Amazon.com, nor from any other vendor ... any day of the week, I also watch sports on Sunday. We did (growing up), however, watch Bonanza and the Wonderful World of Disney on Sunday evening after afternoon/evening Sacrament meeting ... sometimes followed by Police Story, Dragnet, or some other cop show. I never understood the restriction to viewing sport (even though my parents were hardly sports oriented). Additionally, I never understood the allowance of other theme shows ... since my parents where hardly like the principle character. Guess it all comes down to what "ox in the mire" means to you. Do you skateboard?Do you spend time solving crossword puzzles?Do you physically workout?Do you otherwise address personal hobbies that don't clearly connect with the Gospel?Do you hoop in the driveway with your son(s)/daughter(s)?Do you tie fishing flies while contemplating the riches offered by observing the Sabbath? Where is your heart? Where is your mind? Where is your family? Where, in you, is God? An overly unrealistic interpretation of rule, law and personal behavior .... leads to an (unnecessary and) offensive view of who we should, or are required to be. Surely all of us might be reminded of the heavy philosophical conflict between Jesus Christ and the Pharisees/Sadducees. Edited January 19, 2015 by cursor
Teancum Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 ironically there are books on Keeping the Sabbath day holy that you can buy from amazon!Now that is humorous.
Traela Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 In my old Deseret Towers dorms, the vending machines were unplugged on Sunday.And yet, the vending machines at BYU-I were cited as one of ways students could keep from starving, when one mother expressed concern over how her darling boy would feed himself on Sundays when the cafeteria was closed.
Calm Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I never understood the restriction to viewing sport (even though my parents were hardly sports oriented) Maybe the church leaders who decided this were like my husband's family, very laid back in everything except when they get involved in a sport…it freaked out my kids at times to see how angry my husband would get at refs or the other team (standing up and yelling at them, turning red in the face, exuding doom and darkness instead of the usual twinkle at the world) if he felt there was a lowblow or something when he never ever even offered a negative word or criticism to anything else. He is no longer that extreme (he has even gotten to the point where he will criticize something I am doing if it is bothering him…I know that sounds strange that such makes me happy, but it is quite a victory for all of us) because we had many a discussion and he realized that kind of anger is not a good thing and should not be courted as if it was fun or cathartic or whatever and he will leave a game that is setting him off that way. My husband's family did not have the no sports watching on Sunday rule, btw…if ever a family should have had that rule though, lol. I was told no sports on Sunday was either because of the competitive nature of sports, that it put us in an us vs. them mood that was inappropriate for the Sabbath or because it was loud (thus playing outside was okay if it was something quiet but not if it was loud enough that the neighbours could hear you and you might be disturbing them (this was not the rule of my family, but what I heard at times from others about their family rules).
Calm Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 In my old Deseret Towers dorms, the vending machines were unplugged on Sunday.How long ago was this?
Kenngo1969 Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) I don't think it breaks the Sabbath, but then again I didn't grow up in an area where it was taught that it was the act of spending money that was the problem. It wasn't until I was in the MTC and a sister freaked out when I tried to buy something in a vending machine that I ever heard this variation of keeping the sabbath day holy.Missions are fun, ain't they?! Edited January 19, 2015 by Kenngo1969 1
thesometimesaint Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I generally avoid shopping on my Sunday's, but do recognize that time zone differences come into play in this day of instantaneous communication. It is already Tuesday across the International Date Line. 1
cursor Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Every Sunday is a regular repeat of Black Friday. I love it!(psst ... just kidding)
Atomic Punk Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 In my old Deseret Towers dorms, the vending machines were unplugged on Sunday.I lived in Deseret Towers but I don't remember that. I find this kind of thing silly. But that's just me. Seems
Buzzard Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) I lived in Deseret Towers but I don't remember that. I find this kind of thing silly. But that's just me. SeemsI'd bet dimes to Deseret dollars that was the actions of a zealous RA, rather than BYU policy. He or she must have read that pamphlet "Free agency and how to enforce it". Edited January 19, 2015 by Buzzard 2
cursor Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 "Free agency and how to enforce it" ... awesome.
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