Sunday protection in Advent: Churches demand mindfulness and calm!

Sunday protection in Advent: Churches demand mindfulness and calm!

The discussion about opening on Sundays during Advent has become more heated. Matthias Geist, Superintendent of the Evangelical Superintendent A.B. Vienna made it clear in a statement that protecting Sundays off is particularly important during this contemplative time. He warned of the negative impact of extending trading hours, which could not only threaten workers' rights but also undermine the values ​​of sustainability and mindfulness. Loud Kathpress Geist emphasized that the pressure on commercial employees due to flexible working hours would increase, which would lead to exploitation of the employees. The alleged benefits of liberalization would primarily serve the profit interests of companies and not the well-being of workers.

In his speech, Geist also referred to the importance of Sunday as one of the few times when peace and deceleration are possible. Values ​​such as peace and community coexistence should be in the foreground, especially during Advent. At this time we must remember that our consumer behavior must be fundamentally reconsidered in order to remain socially and ecologically sustainable. He appealed to everyone to live common values ​​and to use the Advent season as an opportunity for reflection, as well Protestant portal reported. Geist sees Advent as a valuable phase of waiting and hoping, in which mindfulness and deceleration should play a central role. This call not only marks a clear position against the commercialization of Advent, but also a clear appeal to society to reflect on its own values ​​and those of the community.