Boston bombings: Sikh community in US concerned over backlash

The Indian Express ^ | Saturday, April 20, 2013 | PTI

[Rides_A_Red_Horse]

That reminds me of the Blazing Saddles scene where the towns folk say they’ll accept two certain ethnic groups (described in racist terms) but they would not accept the Irish.

[TigersEye]

I’d rather have a Sikh covering my back that an uninformed bigoted troll.

Amen to that!

[ansel12]

I’ve known some folk who call themselves “Christian” while participating in robbery, rape and murder.

You must have interesting friends to be able to know enough self proclaimed Christians doing that stuff, as to make it significantly large a number as to be relevant.

[TigersEye]

What you really mean is if I ask you are too stupid to explain it.

Bingo!

[wardaddy]

lol....no kidding...just ask who has killed more Sikhs?

rednecks like me or Muslims and Hindus?

duh

I have nothing against Sikhs or Hindus cept most are Democrats and a bit different manners wise...folkways and mores they used to call it....some seem to act like their former Brit overlords a bit much

not many are assimilated really

they seem to just pocket up..and stay distinct

maybe high bred Hindus mix in more...their kids anyhow

I saw a pretty Indian girl tonight near Vandy smooching it up with a gringo boy...sadly a hipster looking prog...but she was pretty good looking...too pretty for his Prius driving ass

in all fairness to Hindus and Muzzies...Sikhs kill them too in quite the fashion when it suits them...just ask Indira Ghandi ...at some point..lol

[ansel12]

Don’t leave out Moslems, and Scientologists and Voodoo, and Buddhism.

[wardaddy]

ouch...that had to hurt our resident Parashurama

[boop]

I have many Sikh patients. They are invariably some of my most polite patients. I believe it is part of their culture. Some are difficult to understand though.

Several come for DOT physicals. It is somewhat surprising when I have them lift up their shirts to listen to their chest that they always have their dagger tucked neatly into their belt.

It is one of the 5 "K"s. That they carry a dagger to defend against injustice, like if they see someone being robbed, they are to use it to scare off the attacker. Not to be used in offense.

[wardaddy]

I’ve known some folk who call themselves “Christian” while participating in robbery, rape and murder.

really...how many personally?

I'm southern baptist...55 years old...have known not one soul who professed to be a devout Christian in my entire life who raped, murdered and robbed.

Did bad things..a few..cheated on spouses...most common sin....lied..another...bore false witness..yep

But acted like a savage...none

You must live in a very bad neighborhood.

[Nik Naym]

“I have many Sikh patients.”

I hope you are prepared to read a few jokes about that line.

This IS FR, after all.

[dagogo redux]

Are the Sikhs still fighting over whether or not to sit on chairs?

http://www.religioustolerance.org/sikhism3.htm#

[El Cid]

You are coming across like a Kos troll who is trying to parody a Christian conservative. Sikh's are ‘ok’. Yes, we want everyone to come to Christ - as HE is the only way to Salvation, but people are free to worship as they will. You cannot force someone to be a Christian (and in fact, most people who claim to be Christians are only lip service Christians). You can speak with a Sikh respectfully and honorably. If you can convince him to seek and trust The Lord - then great. If not, so be it. Islam is different and unique. Their book says to destroy. Don't lump the Sikhs and muslms together - it just shows ignorance. That said, we should also keep the muslms in prayer. No sane person would willingly choose that cult. You are borne into it, and it takes great courage and wisdom to leave it.

[VeniVidiVici]

Rajwant Singh is a fake, phony fraud and a sellout, but he’s absolutely right on this.

9/11 was 12 years ago. They need to get over it. I'm sure just about every group out there has had a "hate crime" perpetrated against it at least once during the last 12 years.

[caww]

You stated....”No sane person would willingly choose that cult.” (Islam)

That comment alone says volumes....

You’re greatly mistaken.... many people “choose” Islam and with certainty apart from being “born into it”....and that Worldwide as well as in this country.... Why do you think they have recruitment centers throughout the world?

I would highly recommend you educate yourself about Islam....as “anyone” with even a rudimentary understanding of Islam understands there are numerous people who “convert” to Islam.

[El Cid]

You stated....”No sane person would willingly choose that cult.” (Islam)

I would highly recommend you educate yourself about Islam....as “anyone” with even a rudimentary understanding of Islam understands there are numerous people who “convert” to Islam.

The operative word is "sane".
That and the threat of death has supplied the converts to Satan's plague called Islam.

[sunrise_sunset]

Sikh’s in this country generally have money and are professionals. Also they pretty much mind their own business.

[caww]

Sanity has nothing to do with those who convert to Islam...though those who are are not exempt.

People ‘choose’...that’s the bottom line...the same as all other choices one makes in life. Sane and otherwise.

[righttackle44]

And where should the American-born Sikhs go?

[righttackle44]

American-born Sikhs aren’t Americans?

[righttackle44]

Bigoted Christians make me ashamed of them.