How does one convert to Sikhism? (America, priest, Jews, biography)

[mensaguy]

Back to the Sikhs.

I found two web sites that seem to be worth a look.

Sikhnet: https://www.sikhnet.com/

Sikhs: Sikhism Religion of the Sikh People

I didn't notice anything on either page about a process for joining the religion. Maybe somebody knows more about it than what I was able to see.

[ukrkoz]

As I posted before, they do not convert or proselytize. They say anyone can join at free will regardless of race, culture and ethnicity.
That is followed by somehow very few willing to do so. Unlike, for example, Islam, that takes new adapts in thousands daily.

[BaptistFundie]

Originally Posted by cb2008

Please explain that statement. Sikhism should be treated with the same respect as you treat any other religion.

My point was not that Sikhism not be respected, or the adherents to it not be respected. Of course they should.

[Arach Angle]

Originally Posted by ukrkoz

As I posted before, they do not convert or proselytize. They say anyone can join at free will regardless of race, culture and ethnicity.
That is followed by somehow very few willing to do so. Unlike, for example, Islam, that takes new adapts in thousands daily.

thats a problem with some religions. and that "trait" is independent, or at least should be, from discussions on traits of what god actually is.

[cb2008]

Originally Posted by BaptistFundie

My point was not that Sikhism not be respected, or the adherents to it not be respected. Of course they should.

Then doesn’t explain what you did mean.

[BaptistFundie]

Originally Posted by cb2008

Then doesn’t explain what you did mean.

Go back and reread my posts. If you want me to be more direct, I can certainly answer a PM, but I don't want to take this thread off track.

[ukrkoz]

Threads are normally taken off track after about 6 responses anyway, so fire away. No need to hide behind PMs. Everyone's honest opinion is valued.

[ukrkoz]

Originally Posted by Arach Angle

thats a problem with some religions. and that "trait" is independent, or at least should be, from discussions on traits of what god actually is.

I think, they are simply peaceful folk, minding their own business, without any aspirations to world domination or capering as many "converts" for their egregore god, as possible.

I respect that.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by cb2008

Then doesn’t explain what you did mean.

Oh fer God's sake.

There is a rule on the Christianity forum that no one can tell another poster that he or she is not a "real" or "true" Christian.

BF doesn't agree with that, because he thinks only his version of Christianity is the right one. The real one. The one God likes best. He knows he can't say that, though, so asking if anyone can just decide to identify as a Sikh or some other religion is his veiled protest against the rule.

It would be interesting to know if there is a ritual or process that makes one officially Sikh, though.

[Miss Hepburn]

Is it that important to 'be' an official Sikh?
(Just wondering.)
Can't one, like me, just believe in many, many things
they do and believe in and love their past
Gurus' words of wisdom and smile?
Just a thought.