Letter: Good Friday works for non-Christians, too

In response to Paul Davis’ letter questioning why the state of Hawaii observes Good Friday as an official holiday (“Replace Good Friday with another holiday,” Star-Advertiser, April 9): Well, if Davis or anyone else chooses not to observe or celebrate Good Friday, they are free not to do so. However, many people who are non-Christians and even atheists do look at Good Friday as a chance to get together with family and friends without any religious significance.

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