KingJohal

Here is another good write up. "According to Sikh scholar Khuswant Singh, "The Sikhs have a lot in common with [Orthodox] Jews. Sikh patriarchs look like [Sephardic] rabbis. Both the Jews and Sikhs have known persecution. Like the Jews, the Sikhs regard themselves as the chosen people." Like the Jews, the Sikhs lost their kingdom and have long struggled to re-establish an independent homeland, during which their people have been massacred in the hundreds of thousands. In their own diaspora they have created vibrant Sikh communities worldwide. Nonetheless, there are marked differences between Sikhs and Jews. Sikhs practice cremation and are strict vegetarians. Sikh men are not circumcised and fasting is outlawed.Amrik Singh Pannu was born in Amritsar, Punjab and resided in England before migrating to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1991. An initiated (Khalsa) Sikh and congregant of the El Sobrante Gurdwara, he has for many years served in the capacity of administrator of the religious school, as teacher of Punjabi and Sikh doctrine, and as the temple's librarian. Amrik has a BS in agricultural science and a post-graduate degree in rural economics from universities in India. A resident of Hercules, he is a volunteer at the Pinole Medical Center and at the Hercules Library." Source: https://www.paloaltojcc.org/events/sikhism-judaism-separated-at-birth

Jews have been oppressed for hundreds of years. There are many similarities to draw between both of our religions, that said there are also many differences. See this great video: ..and "the one family" you speak of is likely the Rothschilds. What is your issue with them? Their family literally rose out of the ghettos of the Holy Roman Empire and managed to create a homeland for their people. I say good for them... Learn your history and stop buying into conspiracy crap. I used to be the same way. Rothschilds originate from Frankfurt. The Jews of Frankfurt (part of the Holy Roman Empire at the time) were required to live apart from the Catholics/Christians in a single narrow lane called the Judengasse, or Jews' Alley. The street was overcrowded and the 3,000 Jewish inhabitants were locked into this ghetto on Sundays, Christian holidays, and at night. Frankfurt's Jews could not enter a public garden, visit a coffee shop, or even get groceries.. That took place in the 1700s...The earliest record of antisemitism dates all the way back to at least 1233 in the UK. Jews have been an oppressed people for the majority of human history. They only managed to gain most of their power and wealth within the last few hundred years. Once you learn their story its truly an amazing feat they've achieved. Its in our best interest to learn from and work with them in my opinion. Its quite a disgrace what we have allowed to happen to our homeland.

Was thinking about this subject recently and found a great post on Medium regarding this so thought I would share it here. This is a very interesting topic we need to all think about seriously. https://medium.com/@khalsasant/khalistan-and-israel-a166052b62b2

I have recently started to study Gurbani, am amazed at the wealth of knowledge and wisdom I am gathering. Should have began doing it long ago, unfortunately my parents have lost the way and never encouraged me to study when I was young. These past couple years since COVID have been rough, and reading this has really helped me mentally. I stumbled upon this and am not sure what to make of it. It really sounds sort of like the times we are living in now... Interested to hear how the community here interprets this. What does it mean? ਕਲਿ ਹੋਈ ਕੁਤੇ ਮੁਹੀ ਖਾਜੁ ਹੋਆ ਮੁਰਦਾਰੁ ॥ ਕੂੜੁ ਬੋਲਿ ਬੋਲਿ ਭਉਕਣਾ ਚੂਕਾ ਧਰਮੁ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥ In this Dark Age of Kali Yuga, people have faces like dogs; they eat rotting carcasses for food. They bark and speak, telling only lies; all thought of righteousness has left them. (Ang 1242, SGGS)

First of all, well done for getting out of the life. You are doing the right thing, and setting an example for your children. That is a great thing, and more of our community here needs to make an effort like you have. Unfortunately due to the culture, movies/media and music these youngsters are heavily and easily influenced to take part in this lifestyle. The truth is most of them will end up dead/in jail. All these movies make this lifestyle look cool and easy, but it is far from that. I have been also trying to live on a good path that is why I am here also. Learning as much as I can and trying to become a better person in life.

So now that The Akal Takht has made this statement, what will happen next? I agree there is some type of agenda going on here to push this into our community.

There was a fight in Renton Wa at the local Gurdwara. No idea what this is over, was hoping maybe someone had insight as to what is going on over there? Its apparently due to "religious difference going on within our community" and started a few weeks ago when there was another fight at Gurdwara in Kent.. Could it be related to that wedding that took place in California? https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/police-firefighters-respond-possible-assault-sikh-temple/6YMCWNFHSREE7GMH5PMO7YRRIQ/