Browsing Tag: Equality

Sikh Feminists Mark Historic Toronto Meeting: Sikh women gathered in Toronto last weekend to hold the first ever Sikh Feminist Conference.
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The 4th of July: Sikhs Celebrate a Self-Evident Truth: Let those road bumps strengthen our resolve rather than slow us down. "(We) have promises to keep, and miles to go before (we) sleep" (Robert Frost). Promises that our forefathers made to us, and that we must make to our forthcoming generations. Let the sparklers light the deepest corners of our hearts this 4th of July. Let us embrace...
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Freedom of Religion Vs. Freedom From Religion: One of the most difficult balancing acts in democratic societies involves simultaneously upholding freedom of religion and freedom from religion.
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Rescue Me ~ From “Save the Girl Child” Sloganeering to Reality: But so long as the choice is between abuse and honor; ridicule and prestige; vulnerability and security; people will choose honor, prestige, and security - Punjabis will choose sons over daughters through one form of violence or another. Women and men must fight against deeply ingrained prejudices.
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Daughters and Sons: With all Sikhs working together to create a better tomorrow, filled with equality of all, we cannot fail. Taking inspiration from the great women of yesteryear, we will inspire the women of today to create a brighter future for tomorrow.
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Event: Jago Miami 2009: September 4, 2009, 7:00 pm; A Conference for Young Sikh Professionals
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Emperor Akbar and the Guru's Langar: The great Emperor of India, King Akbar, went to go visit the Guru. Guru Amar Das Dev ji wouldn't see the visiting royalty until his guest had eaten in the Guru's langar. So this great ruler of the whole land sat along side all kinds of common people and ate langar. Emperor Akbar was impressed that the Guru served so many people, and was humbled that Guru Amar Das didn't consider anyone higher or lower.; read more and listen