dansmith11
SPNer
- May 13, 2006
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Hi,
I'm not sure if this is the right section to post this in, but here goes...
I'm not much of a religous person, but I've always been interested in various religions and the principles behind them, lately I've been reading a lot about sikhism and so far I love it. My biggest problem with religion has always been the control factor. Im convinced the majority of religion is just in place as a method of control over people. But sikhism doesnt appear to have any of that in it. It seems to be just about leading a good life and being a good person, without asking for blind faith in certain things that cant be proved ever really happened. It seems like a really good way of life.
Now my question is, why is it not acceptable for a sikh to marry a non-sikh?
The main principle's behind sikhism appears to be acceptance, equality, and respect, regardless of race, religion, culture, class etc.
But I've also found quite a few things that say a sikh may only marry a sikh, is this not a contradiction?
I've been trying to read as much as I can about the sikh religion, and I've loved everything I've read accept for that fact. I cant seem to find any justifaction behind it, and its been bothering me, could anyone shed some light on this for me?
Thanks!
I'm not sure if this is the right section to post this in, but here goes...
I'm not much of a religous person, but I've always been interested in various religions and the principles behind them, lately I've been reading a lot about sikhism and so far I love it. My biggest problem with religion has always been the control factor. Im convinced the majority of religion is just in place as a method of control over people. But sikhism doesnt appear to have any of that in it. It seems to be just about leading a good life and being a good person, without asking for blind faith in certain things that cant be proved ever really happened. It seems like a really good way of life.
Now my question is, why is it not acceptable for a sikh to marry a non-sikh?
The main principle's behind sikhism appears to be acceptance, equality, and respect, regardless of race, religion, culture, class etc.
But I've also found quite a few things that say a sikh may only marry a sikh, is this not a contradiction?
I've been trying to read as much as I can about the sikh religion, and I've loved everything I've read accept for that fact. I cant seem to find any justifaction behind it, and its been bothering me, could anyone shed some light on this for me?
Thanks!