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Are Sikhs converting to Christianity in Punjab?
Reports about conversion of Sikh youths to Christianity by missionaries in the border areas of Punjab are disturbing. Most of these conversions have been reported from rural and border areas of Punjab like Batala, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Churian, Dera Baba Nanak, Majitha, Ajnala and Amritsar.
Are Sikhs converting to Christian?
The Christian conversion in Punjab has increased at the expense of Sikhism and Hindu Dharma. They are now in sufficient numbers to demand political favors and to be a deciding factor in elections.
Are Sikhs converting?
The religion of Sikhism emerged in the context of medieval India, where many Hindus and Muslims of the Punjab region became Sikhs through conversion. The original Sikhs were thus all converts, with the first one being Bhai Mardana, a former Muslim.
How is Sikhism different from Christianity?
Sikhism is based on the teachings of the ten Gurus contained in Guru Granth Sahib while Christianity is based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ regarded as the Son of God contained in the Bible. Sikhs regard God as shapeless, timeless and sightless while Christians regard Jesus as the God.
How does Sikhism relate to Christianity?
Summary: 1. Sikhism is based on the teachings of the ten Gurus contained in Guru Granth Sahib while Christianity is based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ regarded as the Son of God contained in the Bible. Sikhs regard God as shapeless, timeless and sightless while Christians regard Jesus as the God.
How is Christianity and Sikhism similar?
POINT OF SIMILARITIES Christianity, Islam and Sikhism are all monotheistic religion. They all teach that there is only one God and that he alone should be worshipped. This one God according to the three religions, is the creator and ruler of the universe.
What sets Sikhism apart from other religions?
This is what sets Sikhism apart from Hinduism and other major religions. Sikhs would reject the claim that their religion is polytheistic. They believe in one God despite their belief that their gurus were sinless yet not God himself. (Ironically, the Sikh pictured above is hanging images of revered Sikh and Hindu figures.)
Is it the duty of an Sikh to evangelize non-Sikhs?
Sikhs don’t believe it is their duty to evangelize non-Sikhs. They believe their divine role is to serve the needy, serve their community, and meditate.
If they sense that you seek a friendship for the sole purpose of sharing the gospel, they will feel betrayed and distance themselves. Apologetics don’t work because it makes Sikhs feel like you’re attacking their way of life. Don’t use particulars about their religion or culture as a launching point for a gospel presentation.
What is the importance of sanctification in Sikhism?
Devoted meditation on the name of God because his name represents greatness, holiness, and everything else we strive to attain. This serves as the sanctification process by which Sikhs align their mind to that of God. Service to the final guru (the holy book) and the Sikh community.