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They say that the average American does not know the difference between a Sikh and a Muslim. They tell me the average American associates a turban and a beard with ISIS, Taliban or Bin Laden. That's okay because the average Sikh does not have "fear" in their vocabulary. We are not the...

Alright, I am just wondering whats Sikhism reaction to Apostasy, because I heard that for Islam that they kill those who leave their faith? I know that Sikhism doesn't do that, but what do they do when someone leaves their faith? Also, I am not leaving Sikhism I am just wondering.

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Giving out Siropas Nilly Willy by Manvir singh What is a Siropa? A Siropa is placed around the neck, but is intended to be worn on the head as a Dastaar (turban). From the name “Siropa”, the word “Sir” means “head”, illustrating that the Siropa is meant to be worn as a Dastaar however is...

Excerpt from "Guru Gobind Singh’s Ideal of Khalsa Commonwealth: A continuum of basic Philosophy" by Khushwant Singh First published in The Sikh Review: April 1981. First and foremost, we must never forget that Guru Gobind Singh did not change the religion preached by the preceding nine Gurus...

Dear Gurdwara Committees, To put it bluntly, you’re killing Sikhism in America. On Sunday, January 10th, a video capturing a dramatic fight at the Turlock Sikh Temple in California went viral. The images of men and women shouting, punching and even hitting each other with weapons, present a...

This question has bothered me. I do not appreciate the meaning of this term as per Sikh philosophy. It is stated that merger of soul with super soul is the objective .Even now we have consciousness that is small jot of God. God has larger consciousness may be called as Jot , itself. In that case...

My name is Abhijeet I am Hindu but I am fell good whenever I read any guru Nanak dev ji message I am 25 yrs old I want learn more about Sikhism

A group ranging in age from 8 to 64 was gathered around a table at the Sikh Center of the Pacific Coast in Selma early Dec. 25. They weren’t opening presents. Instead, they woke as early as 5 a.m. to spread sauce, cheese and toppings making 100 pizzas for the homeless and hungry. “Our...

Alright, I was on Reddit and doing some religious debate. Some guy claimed that Sikhism supports honour killings and Khalistan. Is this true? I mean the terrorist attacks and etc during the Punjab Insurgency. For men I believe that these Terrorists used Sikhism as an excuse to kill people for no...

This current generation, religon is decreasing ,but I am okay with it. We all have our own personal beliefs, but I am concerned about Sikhi. There are these fake groups that convert Sikhs to their cults or they just leave Sikhism. Is it true that Sikhism is declining in the young generation or no?

It's me, I apologize for posting idiotic posts, but I got one question. Do us Sikhs believe in a god force and we also don't believe in the heaven or hell concept correct?

@Tejwant Singh Ji, You keep bringing up the word 'pragmatist' or 'Pragmatic' etc. First, can you please show me in SGGSJ where it says everything must be approached in this way? I have been unable to find the word even once in SGGSJ. You keep saying we must use ONLY SGGSJ to explain our...

Taken from another thread, posted by Sherdil ji and as quoted above, what Guru Saab has said about Jooth (jhootah or jhootha)? Interestingly there is no proper word to translate the word Jhooth in English language... perhaps, Unclean... Please discuss with full shabds and/or panna/page numbers...

I am Sikh, but I am having some troubles with religion. Some religions have 10 gods while others have one god. But what god should we believe in? Also, does praying work or no? I am just wondering a lot. There is a lot of debate and people are saying praying doesn't work. When I pray it works...

Borrowed this book from Gurdwara Sahib library: Concepts of Sikhism by Pritam Singh Gill, Formerly Prinipal Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar. It was first published in 1979 by New Academic Publishing Co, Mai Hiran Gate, Jalandhar. I'm reading the 2004 reprint. It's really quite good - I...

Should one lead money to someone? In case yes, what will be the key things one should consider? Will you lead to person who has kaam, krod, lobh, moh and ahankar?

About the Author: Rabinder Singh Bhamra was born in 1940 and raised in the city of Amritsar in Punjab, India into an industrial family. He grew up with an interest in the fine arts and finished his college education at Khalsa College, Amritsar with a Bachelor of the Arts. Later, the author did...

Despite scattered showers, the 36th annual Sikh Parade and Festival on Sunday in Yuba City was a success, according to organizers. Tens of thousands of people from all over the world descended upon northwest Yuba City and celebrated Sikhism. 10:06 a.m. California Highway Patrol Officer Chris...