Petition for Sikh Dharma Ministers
We the undersigned Ministers ask that the issue of same sex marriage within our Sikh Dharma International associated gurdwaras be considered much more deeply before any approval of same sex marriage by Sikh Dharma International.
In light of the Hukamnama issued by the Akal Takht on January 1, 2005, that specifically prohibits same sex marriage, we believe that approval of same sex marriage without significant prior consultation with the SGPC and the Akal Takht would show great cultural insensitivity and severely damage our relationship with the Indian Sikh community. Loss of our MPA school and increased worldwide security threats would be the likely results.
We acknowledge that same sex marriage is legal in the USA and many other countries, and we do not object to anyone’s right to do as they wish as long as others are not harmed.
We also recognize that Sikh Dharma International is a worldwide organization and needs to reach a consensus with all involved parties before acting.
The Siri Singh Sahib Corporation Board of Trustees recently established a Human Rights Commission. We ask that this commission be specifically tasked with engaging with the SGPC and the Akal Takht to reach a consensus on the issue of same sex marriage before any independent action is taken by Sikh Dharma International.
Updates
January 23, 2022
I am truly humbled by the thoughtful reflections left in the comments section recently. It is clear that so many of you share this desire for careful consultation and unity within our global community. I am taking the time to read every single word you have written and I am grateful for your patient guidance as we navigate this delicate path together.
January 23, 2022
I am truly humbled by the attention this is receiving because I never anticipated such a broad response to these concerns. This momentum belongs entirely to the many ministers choosing to speak up for a more thoughtful approach. It is clear that so many of you share this desire for careful consultation and unity.
56 Comments
I support an individuals right to same sex marriages. That being said, Sikh Dharma international is part of a global sangat, and all need to be included in this discussion. I do not think we want to cut ties with the SGPC.
Forget the SGPC, this development flies in the face of everything the Gurus and the Siri Singh Sahib taught about the sanctity of marriage.
Though I do not have objections to same-sex marriage per se, weddings in Gurdwara MUST follow the guidelines set by the Akal Takhat and SGPC! There is no choice in the matter, whatever our opinion about the subject! Sikh Dharma International is an extension of the above governing bodies.
To take action now is needlessly premature and frivolously unilateral. We must move in consensus and solidarity with our greater Sikh community.
Timing, SGPC & Akal Takht communication, sangat discussion (not done under the KC banner), consequences for MPA, etc., are a few issues which need further review. Ad hoc decisions without sangat buy in are doomed to cause great harm to this dharma. Life is a progression as should be any changes.
I thought a DINGO was RINGO STARR'S brother! RINGO and DINGO.
We need CAMPS for CONCENTRATION for FAGG0TS!
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Petition for Sikh Dharma Ministers
We the undersigned Ministers ask that the issue of same sex marriage within our Sikh Dharma International associated gurdwaras be considered much more deeply before any approval of same sex marriage by Sikh Dharma International.
In light of the Hukamnama issued by the Akal Takht on January 1, 2005, that specifically prohibits same sex marriage, we believe that approval of same sex marriage without significant prior consultation with the SGPC and the Akal Takht would show great cultural insensitivity and severely damage our relationship with the Indian Sikh community. Loss of our MPA school and increased worldwide security threats would be the likely results.
We acknowledge that same sex marriage is legal in the USA and many other countries, and we do not object to anyone’s right to do as they wish as long as others are not harmed.
We also recognize that Sikh Dharma International is a worldwide organization and needs to reach a consensus with all involved parties before acting.
The Siri Singh Sahib Corporation Board of Trustees recently established a Human Rights Commission. We ask that this commission be specifically tasked with engaging with the SGPC and the Akal Takht to reach a consensus on the issue of same sex marriage before any independent action is taken by Sikh Dharma International.
Updates
January 23, 2022
I am truly humbled by the thoughtful reflections left in the comments section recently. It is clear that so many of you share this desire for careful consultation and unity within our global community. I am taking the time to read every single word you have written and I am grateful for your patient guidance as we navigate this delicate path together.
January 23, 2022
I am truly humbled by the attention this is receiving because I never anticipated such a broad response to these concerns. This momentum belongs entirely to the many ministers choosing to speak up for a more thoughtful approach. It is clear that so many of you share this desire for careful consultation and unity.
56 Comments
Same sex marriage is a right. Marriage performed as Anand Karag in a Gurdwara is a privilege. Everyone has a right to marry who they want, I celebrate that fact. However, as a minister of Sikh Dharma I do not have the right or authority to give allowance to such a vast and significant change to such a fundamental bedrock of a path on which I am only a servant.
I support an individuals right to same sex marriages. That being said, Sikh Dharma international is part of a global sangat, and all need to be included in this discussion. I do not think we want to cut ties with the SGPC.
Forget the SGPC, this development flies in the face of everything the Gurus and the Siri Singh Sahib taught about the sanctity of marriage.
Though I do not have objections to same-sex marriage per se, weddings in Gurdwara MUST follow the guidelines set by the Akal Takhat and SGPC! There is no choice in the matter, whatever our opinion about the subject! Sikh Dharma International is an extension of the above governing bodies.
To take action now is needlessly premature and frivolously unilateral. We must move in consensus and solidarity with our greater Sikh community.
Timing, SGPC & Akal Takht communication, sangat discussion (not done under the KC banner), consequences for MPA, etc., are a few issues which need further review. Ad hoc decisions without sangat buy in are doomed to cause great harm to this dharma. Life is a progression as should be any changes.
I thought a DINGO was RINGO STARR'S brother! RINGO and DINGO.
We need CAMPS for CONCENTRATION for FAGG0TS!
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Same sex marriage is a right. Marriage performed as Anand Karag in a Gurdwara is a privilege. Everyone has a right to marry who they want, I celebrate that fact. However, as a minister of Sikh Dharma I do not have the right or authority to give allowance to such a vast and significant change to such a fundamental bedrock of a path on which I am only a servant.