TechnoWeenie
Regular Member
So, I hear a bunch of crap about anyone wearing a headdress...hadji, *********, etc...
I'd like to bring some perspective into things, in particular Sikhs...
I always wondered why, most 7-11's I went to, I was praised/welcomed/etc, even though they knew I wasn't an officer. After many encounters, I started inquiring why... It wasn't until I noticed one guy wearing his Kirpan that I put it together... a lot of them were Orthodox (traditional) Sikhs. One of their 'commandments' is to protect those who are unable to protect themselves, and they take that seriously.. much like most of us do... Their Kirpan is also to be used only when absolutely necessary to protect oneself or others, or from tyranny..
The guiding principles of the Sikh faith are Truth, Equality, Freedom, Justice, and Karma.And their daily prayers include the well-being of all of mankind. Protecting the religious and political rights of all people and preventing discrimination is an integral part of the Sikh faith.
Fundamentally, we are brothers in arms..... Despite different beliefs, we share a lot of the same ideals.
I have the utmost respect for them.
I invite everyone to take some time to step outside of yourself for a second, and embrace others who share our ideals, who may not be what we consider our stereotypical open carrier.
I'd like to bring some perspective into things, in particular Sikhs...
I always wondered why, most 7-11's I went to, I was praised/welcomed/etc, even though they knew I wasn't an officer. After many encounters, I started inquiring why... It wasn't until I noticed one guy wearing his Kirpan that I put it together... a lot of them were Orthodox (traditional) Sikhs. One of their 'commandments' is to protect those who are unable to protect themselves, and they take that seriously.. much like most of us do... Their Kirpan is also to be used only when absolutely necessary to protect oneself or others, or from tyranny..
The guiding principles of the Sikh faith are Truth, Equality, Freedom, Justice, and Karma.And their daily prayers include the well-being of all of mankind. Protecting the religious and political rights of all people and preventing discrimination is an integral part of the Sikh faith.
Fundamentally, we are brothers in arms..... Despite different beliefs, we share a lot of the same ideals.
I have the utmost respect for them.
I invite everyone to take some time to step outside of yourself for a second, and embrace others who share our ideals, who may not be what we consider our stereotypical open carrier.
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