Saturday, December 16, 2023

IN the NEWS - Car Free Sunday has arrived on American Shores

BENDINING THE KNEE -- 
TO MOTHER EARTH AND ROME
I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Galatians 1:6


"Fifth Avenue in New York City is considered iconic and is renowned as one of the most prestigious and upscale streets in the world.

Fifth Avenue runs through the heart of Manhattan and is home to
some of the city’s most famous landmarks and high-end retail stores, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, Trump Tower, the Empire State Building, Tiffany & Co., and many others. Fifth Avenue has become a symbol of luxury, wealth, architecture, and commercial significance.

But on three
Sundays in December 2023, for the first time in 50 years, cars will be prohibited by law, according to a partnership between the New York City Department of Transportation, City Hall, the New York City Police Department, and the Fifth Avenue Association. NBC News reported the following on December 1, 2023:
On Dec. 3, 10, and 17, from noon until 6 p.m., a stretch of Fifth Avenue will only be open to pedestrians.”

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And for city officials to shut down all traffic on Sunday and designate this day as something special in one of the most influential cities, it takes a great deal of work, preparation, and cooperation.

Since the major churches already view
Sunday as a day of rest and worship, there is no doubt that they will accept and support any and all restrictions on the day. 
However, what is even more concerning is seeing the NYPD impose these restrictions that directly force people to honor Sunday, a religious tradition."
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