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Sabbath-breaking dance in Portree            27/12/11

The Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) Presbytery of Skye and Lochcarron this week reaffirmed its biblical opposition to a dance taking place in Portree this Sunday.

Presbytery stated its great disappointment that “a dance was to be held in Skye Gathering Hall,Portree, on the Christian Sabbath, 1st January, 2012. It was agreed that the Presbytery condemn this unwarranted and unbiblical practice of Sabbath desecration.”

It was further moved and agreed that it notes with “immense disquiet the disregard for the Christian Sabbath day within its bounds.

“It recommends that all avenues be pursued to remind our fellow-man of their responsibilities relating to the observance of the Fourth Commandment (Exodus 20:8-11), and it encourages the Lord's people to take a stand for His truth in these days.”

The Presbytery said it seeks the re-establishment of the Lord's Day Observance Society within its bounds.

Presbytery added it further “deplores Sabbath desecration within the visible church even in matters relating to the arrangement of pulpit supply for the Sabbath services.

“It further reminds all its own ministers and interim-moderators that the use of public transport (perceived as commercial transport) is not to be used on the Sabbath, even in the provision of church services.”

The Presbytery further stated that they are astounded that in the week a report was issued by NHS Highland stating its concern for the over provision of alcohol in Skye, and its desperate effects, that the local licensing Board consider it appropriate to grant a licence for the sale of alcohol at such an event, being held on one of a few days in the year when alcohol is not readily available.

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