Alan Simpson: The Sabbath isn't for everyone so Stornoway Tesco should open SEVERAL years ago, I had the good fortune to spend a Sabbath on the island of Harris during an extended trip to the Outer Hebrides.

SEVERAL years ago, I had the good fortune to spend a Sabbath on the island of Harris during an extended trip to the Outer Hebrides.

Very pleasant it was, too, helped by the fact the sun was splitting the sky and, as I ventured out for a coastal walk, I met practically nobody.

There were very few cars on the roads, too, and the only folk who seemed to be out and about were hurriedly going to or from church for their weekly worship.

It had a special feeling about it and I imagine it was reminiscent of the rest of the UK in a bygone era before Sunday trading laws were relaxed and the Church still had a dominant role in society.

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Sadly, over the years, Sunday has become just another day in the week as people turn their back on religion as it is and replaced by the all-encompassing consumerist society.

It is a shame, really, but........

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