Original post by nosaerDid he refer to himself as a Prophet of God? If so, where?
And which prophecies?
If you say he is only human and shouldn't be worshipped or thought of as anything else, why did you agree with the above poster who said he [Guru] is a "living prophet" and will be alive in the future. Do humans now have immortality?
As I suspected. There is no new or revolutionary (theological) concept within Sikhism that previous religions haven't already come up with. Your belief of God and concept of God (monotheistic God, to be worshipped, send down messenger to show man the right way, etc etc) has been done before. The points you mention are comparatively trivial. Not cutting your hair or whatever is neither here nor there really - and certainly doesn't justify a whole new religion to be made. As I see it, Sikhism was a bit late to the whole new religion thing.
Who were Guru Nanak followers? Before they converted to Sikhism, what were they?
Again, I won't get into personal attacks because that's what it is. This thread is about Sikhism and not Naik. My point was: its nothing sort of absurd to say, "We don't want to spread our religion for fear of turning into Zakir Naik". Naik hasn't existed forever - what was your excuse for not spreading your 'message of truth' before him? Your argument seems to be, because of the chance we get it wrong, we won't attempt it at all - which is a pretty lame reason in all areas of life Im sure you'll agree.
Here's the bottom line- if you believe your religion is the right way to live your life, you would surely let the rest of humanity know about this? Or do you have too much pride in how others view you to preach?
I didn't feel it was a satisfactory one. Maybe if you tell me what your Guru has to say on the subject, or what your scripture says on the matter of whether God wants his followers to spread the message of Sikhism?
The similarities between the three Abrahamic religions can be explained by their common origins. I don't see how Sikhism fits into all this.
Then please explain how the following words would be the "unadultered words of God":
“Vaheguru gave me His Order to sing His Praises day and night. Vaheguru, my Lord and Master summoned me, His minstrel, to the True Mansion of His Presence. (Vaheguru,) the Image of True Praise and Glory, gave me the Siropaao, robe of honour. The spiritual-life giving Name, Amrit Naam, the True Name, which gives eternal spiritual life, has become my sustenance.”
(Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 150)
"O Lalo! As the Lord’s word comes to me so I deliver it."
(Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 722)
"I myself know not what to say; all I speak is what the Lord commands."
(Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 763)
These words do not seem like God/Vaheguru speaking to mankind - these seem like Guru Nanak speaking to man.