29-Jul-2010, 05:57 AM
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This is the first I have heard there is a "global furor." I noticed today 3 separate web protests: one here on SPN and 2 on facebook.
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29-Jul-2010, 05:58 AM
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I have to thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving an answer that I consider sensible and without any attempt to be malicious or cheap. Thanks Thanks Thanks :happykaur: |
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I feel that in view of the following newsitem, highlighting the feelings of the Sikh community, you too should take off these animated Videos from your Forums: | |
Ludhiana, July 28
Members of the Sikh community have strongly condemned an animated video of Guru Nanak Dev on YouTube and demanded its immediate withdrawal along with an apology from its producers.
Followers of the religion and many others have termed the video as derogatory and hurting the religious sentiments of the Sikhs. A brainchild of film and television studio Rajshri Productions, the video is online under the Rajshri Kids Channel banner. The channel mentions on YouTube: Guru Nanak was a man of God who loved people and taught them the path of true faith and worship. Millions follow his teachings in their lives. This animated video will help children imbibe the sublime values that the great Guru taught.
SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar said that the film had hurt the religious sentiments of the community. “Nobody has the right to portray the Sikh Guru non-seriously and hence they should withdraw the film immediately,” he said, adding that they would initiate legal action against Rajshri Productions. “We will constitute a committee to look into the matter and submit its report. The company will be asked to seek forgiveness from the SGPC,” Makkar said. The video has also created a global furore and a widespread condemnation campaign has kicked off on various social networking websites, including Facebook and Twitter.
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29-Jul-2010, 10:29 AM
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navtejpvs ji
Your request was anticipated when I referred this thread to our Moderators section for discussion. A decision one way or the other will be made.
Thank you for the article because it clearly states both sides of the controversy. Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=31597
It would help if the reasons for controversy were more specific. Here are some possible reasons. Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=31597
1. The videos encourage idol worship.
2. The videos contain material that violates a hukamnama of Akal Takht.
3. The videos violate in some way the Sikh Rehat Maryada.
4. The videos are based on janamshakhis and as such they promote mistruths about the Gurus.
Leaving it at "hurt religious sentiments" leaves a lot open to interpretation. And why now has this become an issue. The videos have been in existence for some time.
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29-Jul-2010, 21:38 PM
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The videos have been removed from YouTube. Nothing left to discuss. Thread closed. | | The following members appreciate Narayanjot Kaur Ji for the above message. | | 
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