Sikhism
To overcome patriarchy, men first have to see it in themselves
By Simran Jeet Singh — October 3, 2018
(RNS) — Those with brown skin know that those who don’t experience racism have a hard time relating to it, a feeling we call 'white privilege.' But the Kavanaugh case has forced us all to confront the male privilege we didn't see.
Indian court raises LGBT hopes of finding home in traditional faiths
By Priyadarshini Sen — September 11, 2018
NEW DELHI (RNS) — Fearing censure, gay and transgender Indians have long kept away from mainstream religious spaces. But a Supreme Court ruling striking down a ban on homosexuality has galvanized many to practice their faith more openly.
Who are the Sikhs and what are their beliefs?
By Simran Jeet Singh — August 10, 2018
(The Conversation) — More than 500,000 Sikh Americans face a growing amount of hate crimes, mainly from ignorance. A Sikh scholar explains the tenets and history of the faith, including why they wear turbans.
Suicide bomber targets Sikhs, Hindus in Afghanistan; 19 dead
By Associated Press — July 1, 2018
(AP) — A suicide bomber targeted a group of Sikhs and Hindus on their way to meet Afghanistan’s president in the eastern city of Jalalabad on Sunday, killing at least 19 people.
Simran Jeet Singh: Sikh political leaders emerge around the world
By Simran Jeet Singh — December 21, 2017
(RNS) — We asked Simran Jeet Singh, a senior religion fellow for the Sikh Coalition, to consider what 2018 will mean for religion.
Canadian mayor dons turban and dances for religious tolerance
By Kimberly Winston — January 12, 2017
(RNS) A video of the mayor learning how to tie a Sikh turban has gone viral.
Court upholds Sikh’s right to facial hair, turban in ROTC
By Kimberly Winston — June 15, 2015
(RNS) A federal judge has ruled a Sikh college student must be allowed to join a college Army group and keep his long hair, turban and beard -- part of his "religious uniform."
SIDEBAR: Sikhism 101
By Lauren Markoe — January 30, 2014
(RNS) Here are some facts about what Sikhs believe and Sikh culture.
After shooting, Sikhs push for more legal protections
By Jeanie Groh — September 20, 2012
(RNS) U.S. Sikhs are taking heart in a widely publicized hearing on hate crimes that they see as a first step toward better understanding of the community and increased legal protections. By Jeanie Groh.
What do Sikhs believe about the afterlife?
By Daniel Burke — August 9, 2012
(RNS) Funeral services will be held on Friday for the six Sikhs killed at Wisconsin temple. The bodies of the deceased will be cremated, but, according to Sikh theology, their souls will live on. By Daniel Burke.
Sikh temple shooting victims remembered for kindness, generosity
By Tracy Gordon — August 8, 2012
(RNS) The six Sikhs killed Sunday at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin died as they lived, shot down amid acts of prayer and kindness.
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