Church and State Sunday Laws
THE California Congregational Association adopted resolutions favoring the incorporation of a more stringent Sunday Law in our State statutes, and tendering their support to the political party undertaking the enforcement of the existing Sunday Law or similar laws. It is not necessary to state that “similar laws” mean with them the same as “more stringent laws;” that is to be expected. The situation is simply this: The church says to the dominant political party, “The Sunday is the ‘foundation of our holy religion,’ and we desire that it should be generally observed. We are unable to enforce its observance, but you have that power. Exert that power, and compel all men to keep Sunday, and we will aid you with our votes and influence.” Of course there is nothing like a union of church and State in this. It is simply a co-partnership for mutual benefit.