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| Sikhism message of love |
After 9-11, the French newspaper Le Monde had the title: "We Are All Americans"; "Siamo Tutti Americani" in Italiano. Suddenly, we'd become Israeli, Egyptian, Irish, British, Roman et al: a long list of countries that suffered terrorist attacks.
Two weeks after Colorado, we're here again: 6 souls versus 12; worship versus movie premire; peaceful immigrants versus Sci-Fi Action fans.
I list here some of the tenets of the Sikh faith. I ask if this, their color or culture, is reason to attack a house of worship, as if there is ever any good reason for violence:
1) One Source
One God is the Creator of the Universe.
2) Equality
All human beings are equal
People of all religions and races are welcome in Sikh Gurdwaras.
Women have equal status with men in religious services and ceremonies.
3) Human Life Precious Above Other Life
The human life is supreme and it is through this life that we can achieve oneness with God's will. Finding God in this life and living by his commands helps us to attain God's mercy.
4) Defending Against Injustice
Sikhs are a peace loving people and stand for Truth and Justice Guru Gobind Singh Ji said, "It is right to use force as a last resort when all other peaceful means fail."
Wikipedia: Sikh beliefs
About: Top Ten Sikh Beliefs
CS Monitor: Why US Sikhs Have Feared Attacks for More Than a Decade
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