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    Caste System In Sikhism

    I would like to know if Ramgarhian caste is any lower than Jatt caste? If yes, then why? would also like to know if a Ramgarhian boy is allowed to marry a jatt girl? Please advise.
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    What Does 'being In A Relationship' Mean From The Point Of View Of Sikhism?

    I haven been wondering about the issue of "dating". Personally I dont think anything is wrong with it, as long as it is what someone wants, not because it's the trend. Anyways what I am concerned about is the physical characteristics of dating. I believe getting physical is in a way...
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    After Death In Sikhism

    Hey I'm new to this forum, I'm not a Sikh, and I'm just trying to learn more about Sikhism. (out of curiousity) I'm curious about what Sikhs believe happens after death. Muslims and Christians believe in 2 destinations (heaven/hell) 1. What happens when a Sikh who follows the 5 Ks dies? 2...
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    Contradictory Themes In Sikhism

    Hi, I'm finding it difficult to reconcile what I think are certain paradoxes within Sikh philosophy. So I thought I would post my comments here to see if anyone could offer any insight. The first major paradox that I am consistently puzzled by is how, there is emphasis, on the one hand on how...
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    Is Sikhism Against People Who Use Their Minds?

    i am debating on the other side with some people they says that in sikhi why bad words are written for people which uses their own mind (manmukhs.)everybody cannot follow gurmat then why guru ji wrote bad words for them?
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    Sikhism Philosophy Network Was Hacked On 8/11

    Gurfateh Ji, Well, there is nothing to hide in the website content of Sikhism Philosophy Network... Its a widely open network and everybody is invited to be part of this global network. The password is surely required for you to post a new topic or reply to a message as well as contact fellow...
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    Questions About Sikhism? Newby

    Hi all Just a quick intro......I'm a PGCE student (London) and need to do an assignment on a religion I know least about. Have been thinking long and hard, and unfortunately it's Sikhism (you all may gathered by now.....I'm not Sikh). I've been googling answers and things, and well I'm...
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    Islam Women In Sikhism Women In Islam

    I wanted to offer my two cents, but the other thread ended up in a philosophical debate [which no mods controlled or moved to another thread? and did remove comments such as 'I hate Islam']. Before you read my contribution, please note that I use the name of the religion based on the religion...
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    Yogism Chakras/Energy Centres And Sikhism

    I was talking to my friend at work who fancies herself your garden-variety neo-Pagan. Talking about our spiritual practices I mentioned Naam simran as a process of chanting "Waheguru". We've also spoken about head-covering in different religions too. She said that when it comes to chants...
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    Sikhism Sikhism: Anti-Sikhism

    Sikhism: Anti-Sikhism Author: Charanjit Singh Bal, Canada Published by: SB Publishers, New Delhi Pages: 159, Price: Rs. 150; US$: 5.99; C$: 7.99 Reviewed by: Professor Hardev Singh Virk The book under review consists of 19 essays. I was attracted to read and review it because of...
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    The Concept Of God In Sikhism

    may peace be upon all the sisters and brothers in this forum. i am a mulsim who has recently developed a strong interest in sikhism. there are many topics i would like to discuss, the first being the concept / idea / relationship with God in sikhism. it is not possible to insist too strongly on...
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    Hinduism Sikhism And Hinduism

    At times, you have heard people differentiating between Sikhism and Hinduism. I have listened this from different dharam pracharks. Is it "True". I believe it is "Not". Source of Sikhism is Hindusism, so we cannot separate them. It is like nail and flash. You will be surprsied that "Waheguru"...
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    Converts To Sikhism?

    Sath Shri Akaal Jee. i am working on this schol project, on people converting from one religion to another. so i would like to know how many people apc. have converted to Sikhism, and from which religion they came from. there must be some info and numbers on the net aaye???... are there any...
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    Good Or Bad Individuals In Sikhism

    Can you tell if someone is good or bad in Sikhism
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    What Does Sikhism Say About Adam And Eve?

    Does Sikhism believe in Adam and Eve story? If not then are Islam and Christianity baseless?
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    Islam Women In Sikhism And Islam

    I was wondering about how good or bad is the status of women in Sikhism is as compared to Islam.
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    Atheism If I Don't Believe In God, Is Sikhism Pretty Pointless?

    Since one of the foundational bases of Sikhism is the belief in God, and continually praising God, as one can see per gurbani... is it pointless to call yourself a Sikh and not believe in God? I am not really a believer, as one would say. To get a bit deeper into the topic, if God...
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    Two Interesting Websites On Sikhism

    Dear Members, The following websites will be very useful to the members: www.globalsikhstudies.net (a lot of PDF books and articles on sikhism - which explain sikhism in further detail) & http://www.ggsacademy.com/ (I reccomend that you join the Gurbani course and listen to the mp3...
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    Sikhism Quizzes Update

    Test your knowledge on sikh history and religion by taking these interesting Quiz sessions. To take a quiz right now click here Have a nice time exploring your general knowledge on Sikhism. More quizzes will be added soon. Important: Please report any errors or emissions while taking these...
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    Sikhism Good Books To Start Leaning About Sikhism

    Lately I've taken an interest in learning about sikhism. What would be some good books to start off with reading? I've read a lot on the net regarding the general philosphy and meaning of the religion, and I love what I've read so far! But I also dont really like sitting in front of a...
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