Formed in the fifteenth century, Sikhism is a one deity religion that shares some similarities, but differs greatly from other monotheistic religions. Followers receive instruction through a written scripture created by the original ten guru's, as well as from Gurus, ones who give followers instruction from God.
The God of Sikhism, just as he is in Christianity, is recognized as a singular being, is believed to be the creator of the universe. He does not take any other forms, and is not believed to have ever been birthed in the form of a human being. Sikhs also adamantly deny the existence of any other multiple gods or deities from other religions. He is described as being flawlessly perfect, not taking the form of any object or being, and indescribably radiant. He has no beginning or end as time does not apply to him, and is incapable of making a mistake. He views all beings equally, with no person having more value than another (RealSikhism.org). The only difference between the beliefs of the God of Sikhism and
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While they do believe in a heaven or hell, they also believe in reincarnation. By living their lives within the law of their scriptures they will advance in their future lives and ultimately reach heaven. Sikhs believe that every living thing has a soul. These souls will transfer beings upon death after spending time in heaven, as a reward, or hell, as a punishment. Each good life brings a Sikh closer and closer to being one with God. Once they have reached this level, they will no longer be reincarnated, and they will live eternal with their supreme being (RealSikhism.com). For Christians, their are two places where we could spend the afterlife, heaven and hell. If an individual accepts Christ as his Lord and Savior, then he is to spend eternity in heaven. For all others who do not accept Christ, they are forced to spend eternity tormented in hell