Buddhism
Jain, Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh Perspectives on Homosexuality
Islam, Christianity and Judaism have been vocal about their views on homosexuality, but there is little discussion on how other major world religions view the topic.…
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Buddhism
Islam
High Court Rules Muslims Not Entitled to Scheduled Caste Status
A recent ruling by the Punjab and Haryana high court confirms that Muslims are not entitled to Scheduled Caste Status or the benefits that come with…
Issues
Anita Alvarez Stands up as a Defender of the Sikh Community
Illinois State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has stood up as a defender of Sikhs in light of recent events born out of ignorance for the generally peaceful…
Ethics
Mistaken Identity: Sikhs Continue to Endure Anti-Muslim Sentiments
Sikhs, often mistaken for being Muslim, are being targeted more and more by people who are unaware of the distinction between these religious groups. Hate crimes…
Entertainment
Harjus Singh is determined to make American Sikhs more prominent in Hollywood
Harjus Singh is a graduate student at Chapman University who has an admirable calling: to help his fellow Sikhs gain more acceptance in American culture. Harjus…
Religion News
Houston makes history with largest sheriff’s office to allow Sikh Officers to wear their turbans and beards on duty
Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal and Sheriff Adrian Garcia. Photo courtesy of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. SALDEF Congratulates the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Garcia…
Agnosticism
Rapper Bun B will teach a free online religion and Hip-Hop culture course through Rice University
Bun B has done many collaborations, but this one is in an online classroom, not in the studio. This spring, Rapper Bun B will be teaching…
Opinion
60% of Americans know nothing about Sikh Americans
National Sikh Campaign publishes survey results showing the majority of Americans have no knowledge about Sikh Americans. Having lived on American soil for over 150 years…
Agnosticism
New YouTube series on the significance of religion hosted by an agnostic [Video]
Robert Smith, a British historian and agnostic, has started a YouTube series to highlight the impact of religion in history. An agnostic man has created a…
Entertainment
Sikh Captain America stars in ‘Red, White, and Beard’ documentary
The Sikh Captain America Vishavjit Singh stars in a new documentary, Red, White, and Beard, to help educate the America about the Sikhs & cultural diversity.…
Ethics
Canadian Sikhs respond to vandalism with understanding
A south Edmonton Sikh temple found unpleasant phrases spray painted on the temple walls, but leaders have a surprising reaction. Members of the Sri Guru Singh…
Hinduism
Petition urges Obama to bring Sikh issues to light during India trip
An organization promoting Sikh rights has submitted a petition to the White House, urging President Barack Obama to bring Sikh status issues to light during his…