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    The God Element

    kjsinghhyd ji, Not necessarily.I could give you valuable advice on how to write a book does that then mean my advice on how to build a house is valuable?(even though i have no knowledge whatsoever of how to build a house).Thats the thing.I have never had the god concept implanted in my head...
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    The God Element

    msbaath ji, Firstpoint: No ones saying its a spontaneous accident.Because you can't find an explantion it doesn't mean it is gods doing.Isaac Newton (who some regard as the greatest genius ever lived) attributed the workings of the solar system to god.Why? Because at the limits of his...
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    All Talk No Action

    Confused ji I know its a general standard to marry within the community.I also know its down to the individual whether they follow or divert from that standard.I wanted to know how many sikhs have carried out the latter. 'The motives behind it all'?Sorry i can't make clear of what your...
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    The God Element

    Why does the god element get incorporated into the message.Is it a way to get people to surrender and conform to the teachings?Because if not they won't be saved from harm and unpleasantness? "The goal of human life is to break the cycle of birth's and deaths and merge with God."..How do the...
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    All Talk No Action

    But it seems that not every Sikh follows that to the letter.This is where im having trouble understanding.Some people say aslong as you respect the religion.Others say it doesn't matter the colour, caste etc.Then theres the teachings that the gurdwaras are open to all.When it comes to marriage...
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    All Talk No Action

    findingmyway ji, Yep i agree, fear of how to deal with someone outside their culture.Shouldn't parents address that fear instead of applying characteristics like; using and abusing to people outside their culture?Obviously i understand its tradition to marry within the culture.Any tradition...
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    All Talk No Action

    I know but say a sikh guy started a relationship with a non-sikh girl.Would the principle of equality still stand? Where is it quite clear? Even if it is isn't it also clear that sikhs shouldn't drink alcohol or inhale tobacco?
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    All Talk No Action

    spnadmin ji Well im turning 22 in a week and a couple days.In my years walking this planet i have had two relationships, the second one being the on im in now.My former relationship was with an indian girl as is my current girlfriend.Basically in my last relationship (a couple years ago now)...
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    All Talk No Action

    Its all good stating that sikhism emphasizes the principle of equality and rejects discrimination on the basis of caste, creed or gender.But how many sikhs here actually venture out their community?
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    New SPN'er Introductions

    Pressure on women. Hi everyone of all shades, creeds and culture.I'm new to this forum but i have been in the shadows following threads on here from time to time.To see as much as i can from the sikh viewpoint.My girlfriend is of indian heritage born in the uk.Me? Not so much.(Can you see whats...
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