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by puatry on January 3rd, 2005

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Why do Catholics celebrate the Sabbath on Sundays rather than Saturdays?

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  • by Encyclopedia_John on January 3rd, 2005

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    They aren't really celebrating the Sabbath, which has always been on Saturday. What they are celebrating on Sunday is the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, which has nothing to do with the Sabbath.

    The Sabbath was originally just a day of rest. It became convenient to hold religious services on that day, since no one was busy. This is how the word "Sabbath" began to be associated with the day of worship. It is somewhat common for Catholics (and most other Chistians) use the word "Sabbath" for Sunday, but it's not really correct.

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    • This is not true

      Joe Dougan

      by Joe Dougan on July 30th, 2005

    • i agree,catholics are sunday worshippers.

      humblezyte

      by humblezyte on January 11th, 2006

    • acutally are worship begins on saturday night. just as jews start from friday.

      tiburon2

      by tiburon2 on August 30th, 2006

    • where in the bible does it say we need to worship on sunday?
      im a christian and I have been asking this question for over a year now but no one can answer this question through the bible everyone gives their own thoughts give me bible verses and explain the verse

      and to answer your question with a question why did the catholics change the ten commandments? because in thier religion they claim they have higher authority over the word of God

      harryadzhyan

      by harryadzhyan on April 21st, 2010

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