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10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Sikhism
Despite being one of the world’s largest world religions, Sikhism remains one of the most unknown traditions . The lack of understanding has led to serious consequences, including discriminatory policies, bigoted stereotypes, traumatic school bullying and violent hate crimes. Here is a list of 10 things that the global community ought to know about its Sikh neighbors. 1. Sikhism is an independent religion. A number of people mistakenly think Sikhism is an offshoot of Hinduism, an offshoot of Islam, or a blend of the two religions. While the category of religion is itself problematic , scholars and practitioners alike classify Sikhism as an independent religion. The Sikh tradition carries the basic markers of organized religion, including its own founder-prophet (Guru Nanak), scripture ( Guru Granth Sahib ), discipline and ceremonies (rahit), and community centers (gurdwara). There are more than 27 million Sikhs worldwide, making it the fifth largest world religion....
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