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The problem is that Christendom has been largely swallowed by popular culture. To live what one believes would be to "Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy, to not do any work" incl. spending money so others can work on the Lord's Day. And dressing modestly. And speaking softly. And becoming better educated in the liberal (small-l) sense and re-taking the positions of influence and high culture.

That would be living it.

What we have here is a sad cultural phenomenon that is nonetheless, judging by the historical standard of the Old Testament with repeated falling away by the Jews, nothing new.

This "faith day" is not what Christianity is about. It is about ink, paper, water, bread, wine, and the ultimate act of love. "For greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."

The problem is that Christendom has been largely swallowed by popular culture. To live what one believes would be to "Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy, to not do any work" incl. spending money so others can work on the Lord's Day. And dressing modestly. And speaking softly. And becoming better educated in the liberal (small-l) sense and re-taking the positions of influence and high culture. That would be living it.

Precisely. What stops the faithful from doing all that you describe? Nothing that I can see.

What we have here is a sad cultural phenomenon that is nonetheless, judging by the historical standard of the Old Testament with repeated falling away by the Jews, nothing new.

Yeah, the culture at large doesn't support the beliefs you note. But that doesn't prevent individuals from practicing them.

This "faith day" is not what Christianity is about. It is about ink, paper, water, bread, wine, and the ultimate act of love. "For greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."

Very well said.

“Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy, to not do any work” incl. spending money so others can work on the Lord’s Day.”

Paul discussed this in the New Testament and said that keeping the Sabbath was not a requirement because we are not under the Law anymore, so that is not required to ‘live what one believes’.