What's COOL about Sikhism...
This page lists facts about Sikhism that make it unique amongst the
world's religions. Feel free to Suggest a Fact.
Men and Women have always been regarded as completely equal since Sikhism was founded in 1469 CE. |
| Sikhs must maintain a unique identity that sets them apart from the crowd, building self-confidence, courage, and integrity. |
| Sikhism has always prohibited the consumption of intoxicants. |
| Sikhism believes that if one is a Christian, one should be a good Christian, if one is a Muslim, one should be a good Muslim, etc. Sikhism sees all religions as paths to the same God. |
| Sikhs have never forcibly converted others into Sikhism, and have actually given their own lives for those of other religions. The Ninth Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, gave his life to save Hinduism, which would have been forcibly converted into Islam by the Moghuls. |