Sunday opening ofpubs would be‘tragedy for Ulster’

Rev. Raymond McLarnin blasted the proposal in a sermon based on the theme “Booze What Saieth the Scriptures”.

Rev McLarnin said that the Bible stated clearly that the Sabbath should be kept holy.

“Sunday opening be would contrary to the Word of God,” he stated.

“Those who allow Sunday opening would be guilty of rejecting God’s Word and desecrating His day.

“The gospel is part of our Christian heritage and must be preserved.”

A report in the Carrick Times stated that a review in 1979 found that 63 per cent of Ulster people opposed Sunday opening of pubs.

The minister continued: “Sunday opening of public houses would be a tragedy for Ulster.

“It would have terrible moral and social effects. We can see clearly the effects of the drinks trade in broken homes, ruined lives and neglected children. The Ulster Sunday is a family day and I want to see that preserved.”