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WHO ARE THE SIKHS?
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QUICK QUIZ
a)Sikhism is a sect of Islamb)Sikhism is a sect of
Hinduismc)Sikhism is a blend of
Hinduism and Islamd)Sikhism is an
independent religion
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CAN YOU GUESS?
1) Christianity – 2.2 billion2) Islam – 1.4 billion3) Hinduism – 900 million4) Buddhism – 396 million5) Sikhism – 25 million6) Judaism – 15 million
Sikhism is the 5th largest religion.
Sikhism is the ____ largest religion in the world?
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HISTORY
Punjab in South Asia
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SIKHS IN AMERICA---------------------PIONEERS
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SIKH VALUES
ONE GOD: Loves and sustains all humanity
EQUALITY: Respect for all genders, religions, races, etc.
LIVE & EARN HONESTLY
SERVICE TO HUMANITY
SOCIAL JUSTICE
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Founded on the teachings of ten Gurus (1469-1708)The eternal living Guru of the Sikhs is the Guru
Granth Sahib (the sacred scripture) which embodies the Gurus’ teachings and guides Sikhs.
SIKH BELIEFS
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IDENTITY:TO SERVE, PROTECT AND BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE
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Making a commitment by joining the Khalsa –community of initiated Sikhs• Living by a code of
conduct• Having ultimate
allegiance to the Sikh way of life
• Maintaining a distinct identity
• Can be done at any time in one’s life
THE SIKH IDENTITY
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ARTICLES OF FAITH
Uncut Hair (Kesh)Spirituality
Comb (Kanga)Cleanliness
Iron Bracelet (Kara)Good Deeds
KirpanProtection
Underpants (Kachera)
Self Discipline
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•99% of the people wearing a turban in the U.S. are Sikhs
•Means that Sikhs can always be recognized and are duty bound to offer help
•Mandatory religious obligation for Sikhs
•Under no circumstances can the turban be forcibly removed
DASTAARTHE SIKHTURBAN
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DASTAAR: SIKH TURBAN STYLES
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§ Place of prayer, service and learning
§ Everyone is welcome§ Services in America
typically held on weekends
GURDWARA
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• Langar is a meal served at every Gurdwara throughout the world. • Prepared and
served by volunteers• Everyone sits
together on the floor to share the food in the spirit of equality.
LANGAR
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80+ million people speak Punjabi including many Sikhs living in the U.S.
LANGUAGE:PUNJABI
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• Hate Crimes• Victims of homicide,
assaults, vandalism, etc.
• School Harassment• Bias-based bullying,
name calling, physical attacks, etc.
• Workplace Discrimination
• Sikhs denied jobs in law enforcement and numerous corporate settings because of turban and beard.
CHALLENGES SIKHS FACE IN AMERICA
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Everyday Sikhs
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Actor & Model
Artists
Scientist
U.S. Army Basketball Player
Police Officer
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Everyday Sikhs
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Lawyer
Doctor Filmmaker
FarmerPolitician
Pilot
Politician
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