Recent content by stacia

That was very well said. And, WOW, your family has done well in their industry, congratulations. Keeping an open mind, adapting, growing...it's the only way to survive in a rapidly changing world. Being "fashion conscious" doesn't mean that one has to adopt all of the latest trends but...

I totally agree that the families are hard working and earn the respect of their peers but, putting ego above human life is wrong ..... And I do believe there is some sort of teaching regarding that in nearly all religions. Be angry, disown the daughter, whatever but killing her should not ever...

As someone from a background which doesn't have this type of issue I just don't understand. I mean I "know" it happens but it's so far outside my scope of comprehension that it's baffling. First of all I see no "honour" in any killing - 2nd, I can't imagine the fear these women and girls must...

Hiding things from kids or vehemently forbidding them something never turns out well. Educate them, respect them, guide them by example and give them some degree of free will ..... Kids are generally intelligent little creatures and with mutual respect and all the information can usually be...

Dear Narayanjot*Kaur, thank you so much for clearing that up for me. I have often wondered if in fact the only real darkness resides inside the hearts and minds of mankind. I've pondered the idea that perhaps "Satan" is only a personification of all the horrible things that humans are capable...

As a new member (and not actually a Sikh) I'm extremely impressed with this website. It's incredibly informative, the posts show thought, insight and, intelligence ..... I am so glad that I happened across it. Things happen for a reason I guess, I wonder what my journey through here holds for...

I actually initially stumbled upon this website while seeking an answer to a question that I posed to a friend. My friend was raised a Sikh but, spending most of his childhod in England, Christianity was taught in the schols and his family was not overly devout so he was unable to answer...

Preservation of traditions, culture, language ..... Excellent point. I am a firm believer that we should all preserve our heritage as best we can. I also absolutely agree that we need to respect other people's choices. And I am certainly not arrogant enough to believe that I know everything...

I enjoy the food, the music, the family unity of the culture and as I have meniined before, I feel a very strong pull toward the faith but, I'm not sure that I would ever be truly accepted amongst the community. To be talked about behind the hand and treated as though I was "beneath" them may...

I understand what you're saying ..... And I thank you for the comment. I find it frustrating thought that as a white woman, I am regarded as fickle and having loose marals. I swear that most people of my culture are far more uptight and puritanical than what I've seen in the Punjabi (so-called...

Go for it ..... Love, if it's the real dealn is rare and precious. As a white girl involved with a Sikh man, I totally GET what your issues are but, honestly I believe that it will all work out if you truly love each other and are willing to fight for it so ..... Hold onto the girl and rise...

Oh Andrew, I understand completely. I am in a similar relationship. I thank God everyday for giving me someone who is so absolutely perfect for me, someone who I can share a deep and true love with, a life with. And I only hope that we are able to overcome all the hurdles that our vastly...

Ok so here I am, 30 something white girl, divorced, mother of 2, woman of good character, hard working and independent ..... Involved with a Sikh man. I have always been fascinated by religion in general and with Sikhism in particular. It has, at its purist, seemed to me to be a spiritual...

I thought one of the most basic tenets of Sikhism was "equality" ..... That there was not to be a caste system. That men and women of all levels of society, all creeds, all religions, ALL PEOPLE were to be treated equally and respected as individuals. Is that not the case? Was not the very...

That's a great question and I think more like it should be put to the Indian community at large. It's a shame that Sikh philosophy teaches enlightenment and growth, that in order to achieve personal peace you need to change with the world so that the changing world around you doesn't cause you...