Sikh Religion Essay

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Subject of the paper: Religion Answers

Requirement: Please open the word file which is attached. In that word file you will find 5 questions. You have to choose only 2 of them which will be responded in 4-6 pages APA format essay. I think the best approach is to have each question answered in 2-3 pages (no less than 2, no more than 3). Please make sure that your answers are clear and in direct relation with the question.

Format : APA format, 4-6 pages in total (2 pages per each question/ 2 questions in total)

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REL 3308 MIDTERM ESSAY EXAM SPRING 2020 Answer TWO (2) QUESTIONS in essay form. Minimum of two (2) pages for question for a total of 4-6 pages for the entire exam. SUBMIT YOUR ANSWERS TO TURNITIN ASSIGNMENTS (IN BLACKBOARD). Remember, Turnitin is omniscient and sees where you are getting your material. Plagiarism is the unpardonable sin of academia. EXAM DUE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH, BEFORE 11:30 P.M. INTERNET OR OTHER OUTSIDE SOURCES ARE NOT ALLOWED. USE ONLY THE TEXTS AND THE VIDEOS. 1. What are the paths to salvation in the Bhagavad Gita? Illustrate these paths from the Gita itself with relevant quotes that support your exposition. Again, your quotes must come from the required reading and the Gita only. 2. What are the fundamental concepts of the Upanishads? Why and how were these concepts so revolutionary, then and now? How do these concepts stand in sharp opposition to the fundamental assumptions of Vedic religion, and how do Upanishads accommodate themselves to this religion in spite of this apparent or real opposition? Again, only the lectures, films, and required reading can be used to answer the questions. 3. What are the Four Noble Truths and what role do they play in the Buddhist religion? Do the Four Noble Truths support the view that Buddhism is a religion, a philosophy, or the end of religion? Or is religious Buddhism in contradiction with its fundamental assumptions? How is religious Buddhism to be reconciled with philosophical Buddhism? Again, only the lectures, films, and required reading can be used to answer the questions. 4. Buddhism and Jainism arose as revolts against Vedic religion. What do they have in common, and how do they differ? Even as revolts against Vedic religion (including the Upanishads), what elements from Vedic religion do they incorporate into their system of beliefs and which do they reject? 5. The Sikh religion draws elements from two religions. What are these two religions and what elements does Sikhism borrow from each? Also, what elements of Sikhism are original and not dependent on the influence of the other two religions which influenced it?
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Sikh Religion
The word Sikh can be translated to disciple or a learner. Sikh is one of the religions that
believe in the oneness of god and this religion and philosophy originated in Punjab, India in the
15th century by Guru Nanak (Macauliffe, 2013). Their teachings are covered in their holy book
known as Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Members who subscribe to its teachings are referred to as the
Sikhs.
Relationship between Sikhism and other religions
Sikhism draws its elements from Islam and Hinduism religions. It is sometimes referred
to as the religion between Islam and Hinduism (Macauliffe, 2013). Both Islam and Hinduism are
older religions as compared to Sikhism as it is one of the youngest religions.
Both Sikhism and Islam are monotheistic (Singh, 2012). They are characterized by the
belief that there is only one God. Islam believes that there is none to be worshipped but Allah
(S.W.T) and Muhammad (S.A.W) is his prophet. The belief of Sikhism is anchored in the
meditation on the name of the sole creator, divine unity and also believes that all humankind is
equal regardless of race, religion or societal status. Just like Islam, Sikhism also believes in
justice and honesty for all for the benefit of peaceful co-existence.
Sikhism and Islam do not support the issue of idol worshipping. The teachings of Sikh
Gurus prohibit idol worshipping. In their Gurdwara, the place they use to worship, there are no
any statues, idols or pictures because the religion believes in the oneness of God and they also
believe that God has no physical form. In one of their narratives, during his pilgrimages, it is
reported that Guru Nanak mocked religious rituals and idol worshipping (Singh, 2012). The

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same doctrine is taught in Islam. It is referred to as ‘Shirk’ and considered as one of the
unforgivable sins.
Both Islam and Sikhi...