Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that started in South Asia in the fifteenth century (Sikhs.org). The major belief or doctrine of Sikhism is equality before God’s eyes, and that there is only one God.. Sikhs do not discriminate people based on their race, gender, religion, or ethnicity. Guru Nanak Dev teaches 3 basic principles, Kirat Karo, meaning to work hard, Wand de Chhako, give to the needy, and Naam Jappo, to always remember God (Sikhism Guide). Also, they celebrate religious freedom and allow people outside their religion to practice their own freely. Sikhism comes with many rules, which are never cut or shave a hair on your body, do not drink alcohol or chew tobacco, do not eat meat slaughtered the “Muslim way,” and do not commit adultery (Sikhs.org). Men and women are seen as equals in a Sikh society. In this religion, moral responsibility is very important. Basically, it teaches that each member is responsible for their own actions, and they are seen that way before God. …show more content…
Each Guru contributed theological beliefs to the religion (Sikhism Guide). Some of these ideas include gender equality, spreading Sikhism into north India, religious freedom, and following the holy book, called the Granth Sahib (Sikhism Guide). Clustered in the Punjab region of India, the Sikhs honor the Gurus, but still only believe in one God. These Gurus may have founded the religion, but they are not “God like” figures. Sikhism is monotheistic, meaning they believe in one God that does not take form in a single thing. He is an abstract concept. The Granth Sahib, the only holy book, was written by the tenth Guru Granth Sahib. It tells of all the principles and ruled described by the other nine Gurus. The Granth Sahib is very sacred and is kept in all Gurdwaras and many Sikh homes in Punjab (Sikhism