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Why Are We Not Allowed To Cut Hair When It's Ok To Cut Nails, Since Both Are Created By God?
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<blockquote data-quote="skeptic.freethinker1" data-source="post: 132895" data-attributes="member: 13087"><p><strong>Re: Why are we allowed to cut nails but not hair?</strong></p><p></p><p>Tejwant Ji,</p><p></p><p>I understand the difference. There is none. Term Home Sapiens refers to Humans. </p><p>Anyways, if you are referring to all pre-historic humans, the answer is that, as far as we know, they didn't cut their nails or their hair. They didn't use toilet paper either.</p><p>Can I respectfully ask you, what was the point of this question? </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Well, something with sound reasoning and logic. Preferably factual logic.</p><p></p><p>Something like this:-</p><p>Question:- Why do metals conduct electricity efficiently?</p><p>Answer:- Because they have free electrons due to larger nucleus.</p><p></p><p>Question:- Why do we take antibiotics when sick?</p><p>Answer:- Because antibiotics kill disease causing bacteria.</p><p></p><p>Something that does NOT involve "Because that's the way it is", "Because that's what our ancestors did", "Because our hair capture spiritual energy!" or "Because ghosts live in our hair who will come out if we cut them!"</p><p></p><p></p><p>Obviously I cut nails. But we both understand what my question means. Why is it wrong to cut hair when it is ok to cut nails since both are part of God gifted 'Roop'. That's what I am seeking an answer for.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Again, nails are also part of the natural way, the way we were created. This does not answer my question.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Now statements like these make me upset. First of all I never said I am unable to work. I just said I have to be more cautious. I am doing research in microelectronic applications specific to telecom. That's why I had specifically referred to semiconductor wafers in my earlier post. When working with microelectronics, all sources of dust need to be covered. Unless you are bald, you have to wear a special cap. And unless you are clean shaven, you have to wear surgical mask or something similar. Since my beard captures significant dust, I wear a mask in lab. You mention Intel. I regularly visit labs of many major chip manufacturers like STM, Freescale, AMD and Intel. </p><p></p><p>So don't assume stuff. I am NOT "wrong". You are.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I get this. And I respect it. But if this is the only reason for keeping hair then all we are trying to do is 'look different' from Hindus and look similar to Mughal emperors. And since we don't have Mughals or Brahmins wearing turbans anymore, how is this relevant today?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>There are many more kinds of skepticism including Philosophical skepticism and Political skepticism. But a skeptic is a skeptic. One who critically thinks about all things before accepting any concept. And it is in no way a negative trait. It only makes you stronger in your beliefs since you have actually examined them instead of taking someone's word for it. So to answer your question I am a skeptic. The only kind and all kind.</p><p></p><p>Let me be honest. Inspite of being a Gursikh so far, my faith in our religion isn't as strong as it used to be. Reason being, everytime I question a reason behind a religious belief, be it wearing a 'kada' or keeping the kesh, it always comes down to "Because that's the way it is" and "That's what our ancestors did". It used to be good enough for me when I was a kid but not any longer.</p><p></p><p>I hope you understand the source of my frustration and I truly hope someone can answer my original question!</p><p></p><p>Best Regards</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="skeptic.freethinker1, post: 132895, member: 13087"] [b]Re: Why are we allowed to cut nails but not hair?[/b] Tejwant Ji, I understand the difference. There is none. Term Home Sapiens refers to Humans. Anyways, if you are referring to all pre-historic humans, the answer is that, as far as we know, they didn't cut their nails or their hair. They didn't use toilet paper either. Can I respectfully ask you, what was the point of this question? Well, something with sound reasoning and logic. Preferably factual logic. Something like this:- Question:- Why do metals conduct electricity efficiently? Answer:- Because they have free electrons due to larger nucleus. Question:- Why do we take antibiotics when sick? Answer:- Because antibiotics kill disease causing bacteria. Something that does NOT involve "Because that's the way it is", "Because that's what our ancestors did", "Because our hair capture spiritual energy!" or "Because ghosts live in our hair who will come out if we cut them!" Obviously I cut nails. But we both understand what my question means. Why is it wrong to cut hair when it is ok to cut nails since both are part of God gifted 'Roop'. That's what I am seeking an answer for. Again, nails are also part of the natural way, the way we were created. This does not answer my question. Now statements like these make me upset. First of all I never said I am unable to work. I just said I have to be more cautious. I am doing research in microelectronic applications specific to telecom. That's why I had specifically referred to semiconductor wafers in my earlier post. When working with microelectronics, all sources of dust need to be covered. Unless you are bald, you have to wear a special cap. And unless you are clean shaven, you have to wear surgical mask or something similar. Since my beard captures significant dust, I wear a mask in lab. You mention Intel. I regularly visit labs of many major chip manufacturers like STM, Freescale, AMD and Intel. So don't assume stuff. I am NOT "wrong". You are. I get this. And I respect it. But if this is the only reason for keeping hair then all we are trying to do is 'look different' from Hindus and look similar to Mughal emperors. And since we don't have Mughals or Brahmins wearing turbans anymore, how is this relevant today? There are many more kinds of skepticism including Philosophical skepticism and Political skepticism. But a skeptic is a skeptic. One who critically thinks about all things before accepting any concept. And it is in no way a negative trait. It only makes you stronger in your beliefs since you have actually examined them instead of taking someone's word for it. So to answer your question I am a skeptic. The only kind and all kind. Let me be honest. Inspite of being a Gursikh so far, my faith in our religion isn't as strong as it used to be. Reason being, everytime I question a reason behind a religious belief, be it wearing a 'kada' or keeping the kesh, it always comes down to "Because that's the way it is" and "That's what our ancestors did". It used to be good enough for me when I was a kid but not any longer. I hope you understand the source of my frustration and I truly hope someone can answer my original question! Best Regards [/QUOTE]
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