is homosexuality allowed in sikhism? yes or no?

answered 2018-03-04 01:45:44 -0500

Sangat_Pangat
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To all those who support homosexuality especially that gentleman, probably he is the CEO of the Sikhnet, Mr.Guruka Singh.

As per him, Gurbani doesn't says anything on homosexuality or rather it is silent so there is no harm as to being a homosexual.

O.K right. But Gurbani is also silent on illicit affairs so does that mean Sexcapades are permitted in Sikhism.

Gurbani is also silent on watching pornography so does that mean viewing Pornography is permitted in Sikhism.

Gurbani is silent on so many topics so does that mean we start doing stupid things in life.

answered 2018-03-02 10:24:56 -0500

Guruka Singh
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updated 2018-03-13 17:37:53 -0500

Sikhi takes a universal and inclusive position. Guru Ji's teachings are forthright: justice, equal rights, compassion and succor for the needy. The basics of Sikhism can be summarized in three fundamentals we all know: an honest living, sharing the rewards of life with others, and a life attuned to the Infinite within each of us, and common to us all.

Nowhere does it ask that the recipient of our largesse has to be a Sikh, and cannot be a Hindu, Muslim, and Christian, Jew, or even an agnostic or an atheist. Nowhere does Sikh teaching or tradition ask us to deride, belittle or refuse to help to a neighbor if he or she is of any particular sexual orientation.

In the answer given above,

B) Refers to the Rehit as given by Guru Gobind Singh Ji

C) Refers to rules created in the 19th century by people who were not the Guru.

Therefore: The phrase "Code of Conduct" means completely different things in statement B and statement C rendering this line of reasoning specious.

If your point of reference is Gurbani, there is nothing whatsoever in Gurbani regarding homosexual relationships being "allowed" or not. Gurbani speaks to, and of, the soul.

answered 2018-03-03 16:33:37 -0500

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I'm finding these responses rather surprising. I'm very grateful Pav, that you raised this question. Especially for the young homosexual/lgbt people who may fear they are not included in God's love. They need to know the truth: "Everyone is equal before God." My knowledge of Sikhi is very new. But am I wrong to believe that: blue eyes / Irish / meat-eaters / vegetarians / heterosexuals / homosexuals / are welcomed in Sikhism? In my very humble and 'not-so-learned' opinion, if Guru Nanak said "There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim. We are all one", I believe he also says, 'there is no male, there is no female, there is no caste, there is no heterosexual, there is no homosexual. We are all one.' And I believe the first intention of starting Sikhism was to say goodbye to divisive and exclusionary religious practices.

Are there actions that are decidedly not Sikhi? Yes! I would say anytime someone - regardless of their nationality or sexuality or caste or other label - treats others with dishonour or dis-respect - their actions are decidedly not Sikhi

I saw this on a web page about Sikhism:

"There is only one God. God is without form, or gender. Everyone has direct access to God. Everyone is equal before God. A good life is lived as part of a community, by living honestly and caring for others. Empty religious rituals and superstitions have no value."

I believe 'Everyone' means 'Everyone'

answered 2018-03-02 03:54:24 -0500

Not at all Punjabi
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I know the answer only as per the SRM and the answer to your question is a Big NO. But if you are a Champion of the Gay Rights Causes then you got every right to criticize me.

The Reasons:

A) In January 2005, the then Jathedar of the Akal Takhat issued an edict against same-sex marriages in Gurdwaras indicating that it defies the Sikh Code of Conduct.

B) Guru Gobind Singh Ji said, "They alone are a Sikh who follow the distinct Sikh Code of Conduct".

C) The Sikh Code of Conduct do legitimate the heterosexual relationship between a man and a woman that too within the parameters of marriage.

answered 2018-03-03 02:29:20 -0500

Patriotic Indian
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It's so pathetic that few are trying to say that homosexuality is O. K. This is total non sense.

answered 2018-03-03 02:49:43 -0500

MARTHA
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I was under the impression that Sikhism is a very disciplined religion with very clear set of religious rules to follow but I was wrong, now I realize it. Someone mentioned above that those who are not keshadhari too are Sikhs and homosexuals are acceptable in Sikhism.

If this is what Sikhism is then I am sorry to say that other faiths are much better than Sikhism.

answered 2018-03-03 04:56:10 -0500

Punjaban
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Waheguru Waheguru. Today some Sikhs are trying to justify homosexuality, tomorrow they will justify sex before marriage, the day after they will justify one night stand.

Is this what Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Sikhi is. Today's modern Sikhs have stooped so low.

Waheguruji please give us Sad-Budhi.

answered 2018-03-03 06:58:45 -0500

From Bali
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Today the true face of Sikhs is out. I wasted all these years inquiring and reading about Sikhi. I didn't knew that Sikhism supports Homosexuality. It's time to say Goodbye to Sikhi.