Talk:Primary Beliefs and Principles

I have a question about this, if Sikhism says that there are different paths to God, and everyone has the right to practice their own religion and they are not wrong in their practices, why do they criticize practices that may be done in other religions? posted by User:Monicanat (SGGS p)

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Sikhi does accept that:

1. Holy books are not false: Gurbani tells us: : "Do not say that the Vedas, the Bible and the Koran are false. Those who do not contemplate them are false." (SGGS p1350)

It is accepted that the Holy books are not false.

2. Different paths: The Guru also tells us: "Where have the Hindus and Muslims come from? Who put them on their different paths? Think of this, and contemplate it within your mind, O men of evil intentions. Who will go to heaven and hell? (1)" (SGGS p477)

That God intended for there to be different paths for human salvation

': Fasting, daily rituals, and austere self-discipline - those who keep the practice of these, are rewarded with less than a shell.: " " (SGGS p9318) 216

': Around your neck is a rosary, and on your forehead is a sacred mark; upon your head is a turban, and you wear two loin cloths. If you knew the nature of God, you would know that all of these beliefs and rituals are in vain. : "" (SGGS p21278) 470