Criticism of Sikhism from The Perspective of The Torah
Criticism of Sikhism from The Perspective of The Torah
Hashem Ekhad – Hashem is One.
A Jew should believe in the Oneness of G-d. Islam influenced Sikhism. Thus, Sikhism will appear Monotheistic. A Sikh will claim to be a Monotheist. In fact, the first two words in their scripture translates verbatim as “Hashem Ekhad”. However, their attitude on Monotheism leans more towards Pantheism and even belief that their last Guru, the scripture itself, is a reincarnation of the G-d that they worship. There is no theological reason why a Jew should accept upon himself the theology of Sikhism. Afterall, Sikhism is based on the spiritual experience of an individual…