Attitudes to other religions
Religious intolerance is behaviour that’s not accepting any religious beliefs. It includes public declarations that some other religion is false and not acceptable, any action to restrict or limit the free worship of any religion.
Religious pluralism generally refers to the belief in two or more religious worldviews as being equally valid or acceptable. More than more tolerance, religious pluralism accepts multiple paths to god or gods as a possibility and is usually used in contrast with “exclusivism”, the idea that there is only one true religion or way to know god.
Sikh missionaries are Sikhs who have immigrated to countries all over the world, especially to speak English and East African Nations, in doing so they have retained their distinctive culture and religious identity. Blasphemy is swearing on something that is sacred. The act of depriving something of its sacred character.
Sikhism teaches that Waheguru (God) created everyone and a part of it is in everyone.
Guru Ram Das Ji said that, "The True Guru, the Primal Being, is kind and compassionate; all are alike to Him. He looks upon all impartially". Because of this teaching Sikhs may not show prejudice against anyone. Guru Nanak Dev Ji taught that everyone should worship the same God and that every person is equal and should be treated equally. He said that there is no Hindu and no Muslim because everyone is the same in Waheguru’s eyes. Waheguru is formless and colourless, and the differences between humans do not make one person better than another. In the eyes of Waheguru, a kind act towards a human being shows respect to one of Waheguru’s creatures, and is an act of worship towards Waheguru. Another quote challenging the thought of intolerance of other religions is in the Guru Granth Sahib which says 'it does me no injury if my neighbour thinks there are twenty gods or that there is none'. This means that Sikhs don't mind if someone has a different view about God and that all people should be respectful and tolerant of other peoples religions.
No one can follow these teachings perfectly and there will be occasions when Sikhs, like those of other faiths, are guilty of prejudice and discrimination.
But there are many examples too of Sikhs challenging injustice when they see the laws of God being broken.
One such organisation is the Sikh Human Rights Group. The SHRG is a group of volunteers and activists with a shared interest in the protection and promotion of human rights, the peaceful resolution of conflicts and reform of the agencies of the United Nations to reflect the needs of the people rather than the states. The SHRG has members from many communities, and is open to all who agree with its principles, whether or not they are Sikh.
In Sikhism it teaches us that other religions are as important as your religion so you should treat all religions will respect and not be racist to one another. Also Guru Nanak Dev Ji taught everyone to worship one god and everyone is equal.
The Guru Granth Sahib Ji also explains this and in the Gurudwara tries to put this point across to many Sikhs. Sikhs do follow the words of the Guru Granth Sahib and take this into consideration to improve their life and lifestyle.
Work against discrimination is Sikhism is a vast minority, many groups and help lines have been established to help any Sikhs in need of help all of this. Most of this is done as sewa (helping with no money involved) and is mostly charity work.
By Khajarn Singh and Kiranpal Bhattel
Religious intolerance is behaviour that’s not accepting any religious beliefs. It includes public declarations that some other religion is false and not acceptable, any action to restrict or limit the free worship of any religion.
Religious pluralism generally refers to the belief in two or more religious worldviews as being equally valid or acceptable. More than more tolerance, religious pluralism accepts multiple paths to god or gods as a possibility and is usually used in contrast with “exclusivism”, the idea that there is only one true religion or way to know god.
Sikh missionaries are Sikhs who have immigrated to countries all over the world, especially to speak English and East African Nations, in doing so they have retained their distinctive culture and religious identity. Blasphemy is swearing on something that is sacred. The act of depriving something of its sacred character.
Sikhism teaches that Waheguru (God) created everyone and a part of it is in everyone.
Guru Ram Das Ji said that, "The True Guru, the Primal Being, is kind and compassionate; all are alike to Him. He looks upon all impartially". Because of this teaching Sikhs may not show prejudice against anyone. Guru Nanak Dev Ji taught that everyone should worship the same God and that every person is equal and should be treated equally. He said that there is no Hindu and no Muslim because everyone is the same in Waheguru’s eyes. Waheguru is formless and colourless, and the differences between humans do not make one person better than another. In the eyes of Waheguru, a kind act towards a human being shows respect to one of Waheguru’s creatures, and is an act of worship towards Waheguru. Another quote challenging the thought of intolerance of other religions is in the Guru Granth Sahib which says 'it does me no injury if my neighbour thinks there are twenty gods or that there is none'. This means that Sikhs don't mind if someone has a different view about God and that all people should be respectful and tolerant of other peoples religions.
No one can follow these teachings perfectly and there will be occasions when Sikhs, like those of other faiths, are guilty of prejudice and discrimination.
But there are many examples too of Sikhs challenging injustice when they see the laws of God being broken.
One such organisation is the Sikh Human Rights Group. The SHRG is a group of volunteers and activists with a shared interest in the protection and promotion of human rights, the peaceful resolution of conflicts and reform of the agencies of the United Nations to reflect the needs of the people rather than the states. The SHRG has members from many communities, and is open to all who agree with its principles, whether or not they are Sikh.
In Sikhism it teaches us that other religions are as important as your religion so you should treat all religions will respect and not be racist to one another. Also Guru Nanak Dev Ji taught everyone to worship one god and everyone is equal.
The Guru Granth Sahib Ji also explains this and in the Gurudwara tries to put this point across to many Sikhs. Sikhs do follow the words of the Guru Granth Sahib and take this into consideration to improve their life and lifestyle.
Work against discrimination is Sikhism is a vast minority, many groups and help lines have been established to help any Sikhs in need of help all of this. Most of this is done as sewa (helping with no money involved) and is mostly charity work.
By Khajarn Singh and Kiranpal Bhattel