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  1. jsonline.com/amp/9526696002 The largest Sikh book collection in Wisconsin, and possibly the nation, now resides in Oak Creek View | 9 Photos Photos: Sikh Book Collection JORDYN NOENNIG | MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL | 11 hours ago A collection of books about the Sikh faith and traditions is now available at the Oak Creek Public Library in a first-of-its-kind collection. About 120 books, movies and other items available for checkout are on display in Oak Creek, making the largest collection in the state, and possibly the country. "We did some research and we couldn't find any other library that has aggregated items on display like this," said Jill Lininger, director of Oak Creek Public Library. The goal is to help others in Southeastern Wisconsin, and across the state, learn more about the Sikh religion, the 5th largest religion in the world. The collection was made available to the state's Department of Public Instruction and will be used to inform public school curriculum as well. "I want to encourage people to learn about Sikh communities and our beliefs," said Gurjot Singh Ghotra, a student at Franklin High School who spoke at Saturday's unveiling of the collection. "At school many of my peers ask why I wear a turban. They ask out of curiosity, and I appreciate that. Now I can let them know they can understand it at a much deeper level by reading about it here, at the library in Oak Creek." Manjit Singh, left, and Balhair S. Dulai chat prior to the speaker remarks about Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and the Oak Creek Public Library hosting an open house to share a new Sikh Book Collection available to the public. EBONY COX / MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL A
  2. https://www.fox6now.com/news/sikh-temple-shooting-remembered-president-biden-honors-fallen Sikh Temple shooting remembered; President Biden honors fallen By FOX6 News Digital Team Published 16 hours ago Oak Creek FOX6 News Milwaukee Facebook Twitter Print Email article Sikh Temple of Wisconsin OAK CREEK, Wis. - Thursday, Aug. 5 marks a somber day in southeast Wisconsin. It has been nine years since the Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek. On Aug. 5, 2012, a gunman opened fire at the Sikh Temple killing six people and injuring four others. The gunman was shot by police before turning the gun on himself. Those killed ranged in age from 39 to 84. President Biden noted the date by stating, "we must continue to stand up to hate and bigotry and ensure that all are able to practice their faith without fear." The Oak Creek Fire Department also tweeted Thursday morning saying they "hope that our entire community can serve as an example that coming together as one can promote healing."
  3. Remembering Oak Creek massacre - 2 years later: Aug. 5, 2012
  4. This is the main difference between Sikhs and other folks. An average Joe/Jane could be a harmless individual as long as they're unaware about their faith that (possibly) teaches them to hate and discriminate, and it is a matter of time before they turn into intolerant monsters. On the other hand, a random hateful and racist Punjabi will remain a sore loser as long as he/she is unaware about the universally compassionate message of Gurbani, and it is a matter of time before he/she turns into a Chardi Kala Gurmukh who becomes an embodiment of Sarbar Da Bhala. Sache Patshah Dasmesh Pita Dhann Dhann Sahib-E-Kamaal Sri Guru Gobind Singh jee Maharaj jee, if we were to thank You with every single breath of ours from the moment we were born to the moment we died, and if we lived for a millennium, we would still be nowhere close to thanking You even 0.0000001% for the amount of kirpa You've showered on us just by blessing us with GurSikhi. We who are Sikhs from Sikh families, and we who come from non-Sikh backgrounds and became Your Sikhs, we all, Pita Jeeo, would have to die at Your feet much more than just a trillion times just to thank You for saving us from NOT being Your Sikhs and being anything/anyone else. I would say this gora veer had the kirpa of SatGuru Patshah Jee which transformed his life drastically from hate towards universal love.
  5. Was posted on MSNBC and a few other local sites and it seems like he will eventually get more press. My analysis is that something like this should be done as I am a gun rights advocate, but he should have changed his lawsuit to the rights of all people, not just Sikhs. If he can handle himself to show that he is suing on the basis of wanting to challenge the courts while wanting to defend everyone's right and not look like a "crazy person" as some will likely paint him as, I think he can do a lot of good for the Sikh image here in USA. Initially what he is proposing is "out there" (to get noticed you need to propose something out there), but if he handles this well and turns it balanced real fast when he gets interviewed and more about everyone's rights and as being patriotic Americans, this can do a lot of good for the cause in my opinion. It seems like Sikhs are quiet and distancing themselves from Gursant Singh and this because most are scared and not confident enough to portray themselves as being Americans who exercise their rights to freedom. We are Americans so we should act like Americans, don't you all think? Coincidentally being a Sikh is also about morality and freedom to practice dharam and defend dharam.... Personally I find it despicable when hippy Sikhs support banning guns, especially considering banning guns and creating gun free zones increases crime because criminals will continue to do what they do without any deterrent. It's sad Sikhs in USA aren't well versed enough in the constitution and what the contents are. I think the actual foundation of USA (not the current evolved non-American system) is very similar to what a Sikh raaj would have been like. I would like to consider myself pretty patriotic and proud to be American even though I don't support the war and how the current system is being run. (Click article to see the video of what he says) Here is the article from one of the websites: http://theurbandaily.com/2130101/sikh-sues-california-gun-ban/ The harder individual states push for stricter gun control laws, the more citizens fight back. A man who is a follower of the Sikh faith is suing the state of California to stop their proposed ban on guns claiming it is against his religion. Gursant Singh Khalsa filed a federal lawsuit against the state of California claiming the gun ban stops him from fully practicing his religion by not permitting him to own or carry assault rifles and high capacity magazines. Khalsa stated, “Decrees from the Tenth Sikh Guru state in the most vigorous and clear words that, ‘a Sikh’s conception of God is the sword of God is the sword of dharma.” Gursant Singh Khalsa has been practicing the Sikh religion for 35 years and says some practicing members already carry the “sword of dharma” as means for protection. Khalsa argued if assault weapons were legalized, mass shootings like those in Colorado and Wisconnsin would drop significantly. “We have an obligation to defend those who can’t defend themselves,” Khalsa said. Some Sikhs don’t agree with Khalsa’s lawsuit. Yuba City Sikh Temple director Tejinder Dosanjah feels that everyone deserves the right ot protect themselves and families no matter what religion the practice. he also condemned Khalsa’s interpretation of religions scriptures for his own personal gain. Dosanjah said, “He should not involve the Sikh faith directly or indirectly into this lawsuit.” Check out the video below. Do you agree with the lawsuit? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://now.msn.com/gursant-singh-khalsa-sikh-man-says-assault-weapons-ban-interferes-with-religion#scpshrcsfb Man's lawsuit says he totally needs assault weapons for his religion 9 hrs ago A Sikh man is suing California, claiming that the state's proposed ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines would prevent him from fully practicing his faith. "I am just going by the Sikh religion and what Sikhs are mandated to do," Gursant Singh Khalsa said. "We have an obligation to defend those who can't defend themselves." However, Yuba City Sikh Temple director Tejinder Dosanjah spoke against Khalsa, arguing that while everyone has a right to protect themselves, interpreting scripture for one’s personal benefit is not right. "He should not involve the Sikh faith directly or indirectly into this lawsuit," Dosanjah said. [Source] Click to see more on msnNOW.com, updated 24 hours a day.
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