An attack upon American Society
WHY?
Was the attack a white supremacist style al-Quida style assault ?
“We even pray for the well-being of our white supremacist brothers and sisters. In all of them, and in all of you who read this, we Sikhs see the One Universal Integrative Force.”
By Jay Singh (Southern Poverty Law Center)
WHY?
Was the attack a white supremacist style al-Quida style assault ?
“We even pray for the well-being of our white supremacist brothers and sisters. In all of them, and in all of you who read this, we Sikhs see the One Universal Integrative Force.”
By Jay Singh (Southern Poverty Law Center)
Parvinder Singh reads from the holy book of Sikhs
CBS EVENING NEWS The Sikh temple shooting victims:
Wisconsin shooting: The US Sikhs have feared attack for more than a decade Sikhs, who wear distinctive clothing as acts of faith, have been on high alert in America since the 9/11 attacks, bracing for violence whenever there is a surge in anti-Muslim rhetoric.
Wisconsin shooting: The US Sikhs have feared attack for more than a decade Sikhs, who wear distinctive clothing as acts of faith, have been on high alert in America since the 9/11 attacks, bracing for violence whenever there is a surge in anti-Muslim rhetoric.
Wisconsin officers narrate Sikh temple shooting OAK CREEK, Wisc. (CBS News)
In first TV interview since the August shooting, two officers who intervened in gunman's rampage describe the horror of that day
In first TV interview since the August shooting, two officers who intervened in gunman's rampage describe the horror of that day
Sikhi is a way of life, of which we are all a part
Sikh Slide Show
Sikhism: Things To Know About The Sikh Religion
1. Belief: 2. History: 3. Scripture: 4. Place of worship: 5. The Five Ks:
1. Belief: 2. History: 3. Scripture: 4. Place of worship: 5. The Five Ks:
Sikh Prayers For Healing, Hope And Strength
5 things to know about Sikhism A gunman opened fire at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin on Aug. 5, where several dozen people were worshiping, killing at least six. Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world, with an estimated 20 to 30 million Sikhs worldwide. There are roughly 500,000 Sikhs in the United States alone. Here are 5 things to know about the faith. (Editor's note: This is a revised version of the original.)
In terms of outlook, Sikhs regard all humans as equals. To convey that principle, men take the name Singh and women take the name Kaur. That tenet put them at odds with India’s Hindu caste system from the beginning. Now it rings ironic: Sikhs have long championed equality, even where doing so has been controversial, yet they find themselves targeted for looking different.
