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Summary of Question:	Sikhism And Other Religions
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Sunday, 1/07/2007 12:47 PM MST

Hello!

I am currently thinking about joining the Sikh religion. I did some research, and found out that Guru Nanak would set up community get-togethers, where people of any caste and religion would be welcome to join. Does Sikhism still practice this today?

Does Sikhism accept other religions as legitimate? I read in another previously fielded question that Sikhism accepts Christianity and other religions as one. I am a former Christian, and I found this attitude enlightening. However, I am a little confused. What do you mean as "one"--one faith, one way, one true religion, one race, one people? I would appreciate any clarity you can offer on this subject.

Thank you for your assistance and enlightenment!

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Hello - Yes, Sangat (worshipping together) and Pangat (eating together) are the cornerstones of Sikh community life. Everyone sits together on the floor whether he be king or beggar. Everyone is equal and everyone participates equally. As Sikhs we experience that there is One God who is the same for all and we are all a part of that One in everyone. All religions are ways to the one. There is no right or wrong religion. That's whay Sikh temples are built with four doors open to all the four directions - because everyone is welcome and everyone is equal.

.....G