CNN's Don Lemon talks to Rajwant Singh about the Sikh religion and the recent shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin.
In light of all this, I have been inspired by the community's response to the violence. There is a general feeling that responding with hatred or vengeance will not solve anything, and Sikh organizations are leading the charge to bring the community together, support one another, and provide a unified message of love and compassion.
"Rather than just getting up and leaving, she wanted to just bow down and pray for the last time and then get up and leave. She was just getting up. She was shot in the back."
National Observances and Candlelight Vigil for Solidarity - Sikh Americans across the nations are urged to gather and hold to and reflect on this tragedy. Wednesday, August 8, is being observed as a National Day of Remembrance and Solidarity.
The Guru has given us beautiful gifts. The gift of calm acceptance in tragic situations is one. But the Guru also demands us to be active agents of positive social change, and it is at times such as these that we must stand strong and give a principled and strong response.
the difference in intensity of coverage between Aurora and Oak Creek seems to me close to an order of magnitude.
Page may have been under the influence of some other delusion. But his deadly rampage was directed against a visible minority that has a history of being harmed by a double ricochet — first guilt by association, then mistaken identity.
Oak Creek’s previously scheduled “National Night Out” will be held at the Oak Creek Community Center and will serve as a memorial honoring the victims.
will be held Friday, August 10th from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Oak Creek High School gymnasium.
I realized what's really important to me. There are souls that have left their bodies, and I think my place is to do them honor. I would like to invite all others to join in with me either doing an Ardas or Japji Sahib or both every day for 17 days.