What went wrong with Sikhism?

lalihayer · #10 (**permalink**) 18-Aug-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by seeker3k

Talwant Singh ji,

The biggest problem is we comes across as AROGENT, AND HATE TOWARD OTHER RELIGIONS

My prediction is Sikhism will be finished if we don’t change our ways

If first line defines us, Sikhism is finished within us already.

About people in other countries hating us, it is now new. It is happening since day 1. We had to earn respect in India, we have to do the same in other countries too. Natives always are wary of different looking people.

Seeker9 · #11 (**permalink**) 18-Aug-2010, 04:24 AM

Dear Seeker3K Ji

Sorry but I must confess I am uncertain as to what this thread is all about

Whilst I think I understand what you have said, it would have also been nice to have some clear pointers here instead of having to look elsewhere
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sects-groups-cults/31859-what-went-wrong-with-sikhism.html

Are Sikhs hated throughout the World?

News to me if they are

I know little about the politics and administration in India so will just provide a comment on the basis of my own experience in the UK. As far as the UK is concerned, I think Sikhs have gained some respect because of their proud military heritage. In fact, you will find this bizarre, but the far right racist British National Party, which is fairly outspoken in its hatred of Islam, has good things to say about Sikhs! Who would have thought it!
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=31859

So perhaps it is unfair to tarnish all Sikhs with one brush and instead focus on the Jatt caste in particular who for me, fit the descriptors mentioned in the last post of being intolerant and arrogant. If you don't believe me..take a trip to Jattworld.com and see for yourself....

findingmyway · #12 (**permalink**) 25-Aug-2010, 01:32 AM

I beg to differ when you say we are hated. When people learn about Sikhs, we always seem to command great respect. I think a major problem is ignorance and we are largely to blame for that. We don't believe in conversion so don't shout about ourselves but we should be more forthright and raise awareness. I have seen several threads which talk about the relationship of Sikhs with the media and United Sikhs are starting to tackle the issue, especially with their programmes to talk in schools and workplaces.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=31859
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=31859

The other major problem as per my view is that there are more people out there who call themselves Sikhs as they were born into a sikh family but do no more. There are less people who are actually interested in Sikhi and learning to live a Sikh way of life. Unfortunately, the 1st group give the rest of us a bad name sometimes by behaving in an anti-gurmat way. As we stick out due to our appearance, people are more likely to remember both the bad and good.

As for our image within the community, Gurdwara politics as written above is definitely a major problem and scares off a lot of youth who see only hypocrisy.