Sikhism

“Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh” Just read a some of the reviews about Sikhs. It simultaneously scared the hell out of me and made me want to weep for all of mankind. Sikhism was founded in the fifteenth century on the teachings of Guru Nanek Dev. Some Sikhs believe that their religion is a branch of the Hindu religion. Others see it as a combination of the Hindi Bhakti movement and Sufi Islam. Still others believe that it was a revelation from God, independant from Hinduism or Islam. For Sikhs, Salvation comes from a discliplined meditation on God. The believe in a single God, and also believe in karma and samsara. They pray several times throughout the day, and are recognized by wearing the five Ks. Unfortunately, many people do not recognize their garb and mistake them for Muslims. This mistake has been deadly on rare occasions. Shortly after 9/11 2001, many Sikhs across the U.S. found themselves victims of threats, harrassment, vandalism, attacks and in at least a c... Read more

Where I live there are a fair number of adherants of this religion, and they seem as factionalized as any other. Locally, the politics of their homeland seem to blend with their religion, which has led to to some internecine violence. I don't know enough about the practices of the faith to rate it fairly, but I can say their annual holy days are tremendous parties, which works for me.

don't know anything about these people. They're probably just as bad as others

What????

Ummm what?

Sikhism is a lovely religion, like the teachings and stuff However, what I cannot stand is people waving thier Khanda's in the air showng off how "Sikh" they are and putting "Jatt this, Jatt that, I'm a Jatt" everywhere, when they cut thier hair and stuff.even if you don't cut your hair, it becomes more of a fashion status when you do that, and the religion looses it's meaning ;)

I'm not familiar with it. Something I don't understand it must be evil!!

its ok its indian

sounds okay... me are is no never heard of

read a lot about it,pretty cool one

From what I understand this religion is a hybrid of Islam and Hinduism. This in itself seems and impossibility to concieve, as every truth in Islam seems to hinge on the concept of the UNITY of god, whereas Hinduism personifies the attributes of God as seperate dieties to a scientific degree. It also seems to promote this separation of the divine to the extent of making possible a systematic of hierarchy of humans castes and their actions. I celebrate Islam for its vibrant and holistic approach to seeking and incorporating the truth. Hinduism for its awesome heritage and elaborate retention of a form of consistency. I would have to study further to understand how Sikhism combines the two.I fear it could simply be a dulling of the two..wait I'm thinking of Jainism..I have no idea what the teaching s of Sikhism are despite having gone to school with a follower of that sect. He seemed bright and humble..and I thought it was cool when I learned he had a long lock of hair under what ... Read more

at least they believe in God

I dunno...maybe

Yet again no bias

going by the "definition/description" of this belief system, it is difficult for me to say anything bad about it...though I very rarely say anything bad about other's beliefs since I think u must pick that path that "feels right to you"

There is only one God. The bible say's living good don't cut it; You must be born again through the blood of Jesus Christ.

Any religion where you have to wear a dagger at all times is pretty cool.  Generally acknowledged as the best warrior tribe in India; Sikhs nearly halted the British conquest.Unfortunately, you can't cut your hair, and you also have to wear a turban and a sacred diaper, so just 4 stars for the Sikhs.

All religions founded by certain individuals are their religion and since humans are imperfect and limited, their religion is likewise.

A little too strict for my tastes.

wat the hell is it

Sounds somewhat like Buddhism - I'm not taking any chances with rating it three stars though.

? Sounds good!

God stopped at the general bible. making up more shit dosent make a difference

Sikhism is okay for being fairly young. It like any religion which make sense at its core always catches persecution. If you're a Sikh in India you can be sure to get to meals a day. In fact you don't have to be a Sikh to receive these meals. Its strange how Muslim will eat with Sikhs the same day they want to kill them.

i dont really understand it

Believing in God 24/7 is a little creepy and stupid.

I don't know what the hell this is, and I don't care because I believe in JESUS CHRIST... christianity is important to me!

Never heard of it before but it sounds peaceful and I believe I'll have to learn more about it.

Can't say I get this one.

totally opposite of islam, close to christianity very tolerant of other religion,very modern in terms of beliefs,lot of things in their holy book true,and scientifically proven very open,all over the world, followers of different races,white sikhs are common in the states,

the best religion as far as tolerance for other religion goes treat everybody the same pretty similar to christianty.

The only thing I really know about Sikhism is that it blends Islam and Hiduism on some level, but I did some satellite work for some of this religions followers on a few occasions and they were REALLY frickin' nice people, so I'm gonna throw a four out there at least for my nice customers.

A religion which believes in equality of humans.

absolute ignorant bollocks, if u dont know jack about a topic s.t.f.up. every single comment comment bar one about sikhism pathetic. whats next Jesus bashing, ignorant assoles.

Interesting that they basically tried to combine Islam with Hinduism, but still nonsense.

Interesting hybrid of Hindu and Islam thought. It appears to be holding its own. This religion has a strong military tradition. The British had a couple of Sikh wars to subjugate this group.

Rejection of caste system is a good thing. Not as illogical as xianity. Basically a deist religon without a lot of buerecratic profiteers, which makes it OK. Long hair thing is strange though.

The Sikhs in the UK have successfully forced the abandonment of a play criticising their faith (and written by a Sikh)by violent protest at a theatre in Birmingham. This goes against the laws of our freedom of speech and availability of all subjects to all people. Why are we having to change our traditional freedoms to satisfy a bunch of people with a differnet culture who came here to live? These people should have been arrested and charged. This is the danger of ALL religious agitators (of any faith) who try to squash free speech commenting on that which they do not wish to hear.

Sikh means diciple. Founded in North west India by Nanak c1500AD combining Hindu with Islam (Surfism). Belives in God and rejects the cast system. Belies in Karma and reincarnation. Escape from rebith comes from thinking apon God and repeating his name. practice worship and meditaion (mantra of the true name of God), baptism with water, growing long hair wraping it in a turbin, avoidence of alchohol, tobacco & narcotics, are encoraged to eat meat, observe morality and practice the use of arms. Thay carry a bangel, a comb & a dagger (It is said that if thay take it out thay must kill). Politics: Nationalist. Scriture: Granth.

this religion confuses me