I am among the strictest Sabbatarians at Covenant, so I often have questions about how some in our college community spend their Sundays; however, I find the ideas expressed in the opinion article, “Observing the Sabbath: A Matter for the Heart, Not the Administration,” by Jessica Florey to be particularly troubling. I am grateful to the editorial staff for granting me the opportunity to respond to her essay.
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In the spring of 2016, the Covenant College women’s tennis team dominated the U.S.A. South Conference Festival, advancing all the way to the championship round. However, the team did not compete and finish the tournament.“Why?” one might ask. It was because Covenant College allows for no teams to compete on Sundays in order to honor the Sabbath. But where is this principle coming from? Is it truly the best way to be glorifying to God?
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