Sabbath Observance

[scottmaciver]

I don't know if this video link will work outwith the UK but there's a short section on 'the one show' from the BBC about the Island I live on regarding Sabbath observance:

Isle of Lewis on the One Show

 

[Idelette]

Unfortunately, I cannot view this video.... it would have been interesting to see what they had to say about the observance of Sabbath!

 

[Tim]

Anybody know how to get this video to work?

-----Added 7/13/2009 at 07:09:36 EST-----

I see the video, but it won't start.

 

[jambo]

I saw most of the One Show on Friday but missed the beginning. Watched it again on the BBCI player. I found a certain envy of the community on Lewis. Hope it stays the way it is and as was said on the show the boat is just the thin end of the wedge.

 

[kvanlaan]

UK viewers only! Any other links?

 

[scottmaciver]

Im sad to say that Calmac are intorducing Sabbath sailings to Lewis:
BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Highlands and Islands | Green light for Sunday sailings

 

[Scott1]

I recall reading about plane flights on the Lord's Day into this island on the BBC web site awhile back and was surprised and glad there was a place trying to keep the sabbath, especially in Europe- it is so rare.

No doubt many will not understand this, even many Christians. But the intention is right- ordinarily, nonessential travel should also rest on the Lord's Day for the people who work in that. While these kinds of details can sometimes be difficult to apply and be certain of biblically, the intention is right and this provides great benefit to a community that rests.