#NewJersey town sues #AmericanDreammall for ignoring #BlueLaws and selling merch on #Sundays

The #American Dream mall is open on Sundays.

That, however, violates the #religious rules in #BergenCounty, New Jersey, which say stores can't sell merchandise on Sundays to ease traffic and give people a day of rest on the #Sabbath.

A #lawsuit will decide how this ends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9KZKWExBwI

New Jersey town sues American Dream mall for ignoring Blue Laws and selling merch on Sundays

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"Here’s the true mark of a theocrat: He obsesses over what other people are doing, even though their actions in no way impact his ability to worship, pray or be religious."

#secularism #ChurchAndState #BlueLaws

https://www.au.org/the-latest/articles/nj-beach-access/#

A N.J. religious group is trying to limit access to a popular beach on Sunday mornings. Some folks are erecting umbrellas and spreading blankets anyway.

Ocean Grove, N.J., used to ban all beach visits on Sundays, as well as shopping and even driving on city streets.

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