Christian car dealer to close on Sundays
The boss of a major Scottish car dealer has announced that his showrooms will no longer be open on Sundays.
Peter Vardy, a devout Christian, explained that he is making the move so employees can spend more time with their families.
It comes after rugby player Euan Murray revealed that he has stopped playing on Sunday because of his faith.
However, shopping centre bosses in the UK last week called for Sunday trading rules to be relaxed so that they do not have to turn away custom in a difficult economic climate.
Mr Vardy defended his decision by stating that he does not expect it to adversely affect business. And he observed: "The UK is one of the few countries in Europe where Sunday openings have become the norm."
The decision was backed by convener of the Church of Scotland's Church and Society council, Rev Ian Galloway, who said Mr Vardy "is putting a value on Sunday that is above money".
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posted by Ian Milmine on 05-01-2010
A brave and faithful decision, Peter. God will honour you, and I pray your staff and their families will begin to reap the benefits and that your decision will become an example to the Nation
posted by Rob Dungate on 05-01-2010
Praise God for Peter Vardy who is going in faith and not bowing the pressure from the world. As a Nation we should not be trading on Sunday, as this is the Lords day. As Christians we need to make a stand against this and support people like Peter.
posted by Anna on 05-01-2010
A brave decision. God will work it out.
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