Based on the definition of religion, Sikhism is a religion. Religion is defined as a set of beliefs that explain the purpose of the universe and humanity, usually through (an) all-powerful, superhuman agent(s). Aspects of Sikhism perfectly fit into this definition. Sikhism believes that the purpose of the universe is for humanity to experience God who inhabits all the things in the universe. God can be in things like love, worship, contemplation, and even in ourselves. Humanity’s role is to discover these messages present throughout the universe. For example a person can find God through contemplation. Humanity can’t really truly understand the concept of God, people can experience God through different forms in the universe. Sikhism believes in a single God that is formless yet formless being. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion because they believe in one God being. …show more content…
Another definition is something one hold close and personal, or “to tie something tightly (Partridge 518).” The word Sikh means a disciple or a scholar. A Sikh strives to become a “True Guru.” This is when one achieves spiritual fulfillness and divine knowledge. The origination of the Sikh faith began with Guru Nanak. Guru Nanak’s teachings is similar to those teachings taught from Hinduism and Islam.
Sikhism fits the definition of religion because it’s what a large population holds close to them. The majority of Sikhs are living in India, approximately 83% of them are India with most of them living in Punjab.
The ten Gurus of Sikhism had a power influence on the development of the religion. First, Sikhism was founded by the first Guru Nanak who began teaching Sikhism
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But Sikhism and Hinduism are in fact two different religions. They have different origins, teachings, and