Sikh and Hindu Interfaith relationships

So can we celebrate Hindu festivals at all or should they all be banned as we are Sikh?

Did I say that? No.

You need to read what's been written before replying.

Okaaay I don't really use this thing, just randomly got an email after ages so came on it.

INTERFAITH MARRIAGES IN SIKHISM:

1. I don't think there's any such thing as inter-faith marriage; it's more outer-faith. Why, you ask? Because the children, if taught about both religions will not grow up Sikh or Hindu, they'll grow up confused. And if you choose one, it's not interfaith, it's one person marrying into another religion.

2. The ceremony: The Sikh marriage ceremony (read: Anand Karaj) can only be for two Sikhs. Carrying out and Anand Karaj for couple of which either is non-Sikh is a mockery of the ceremony and kinda means nothing as the whole point of the ceremony is making a commitment with YOUR GURU.

3. Sikhs marrying non-Sikhs: the Sikh code of discipline says to only give your daughter's hand to a Sikh (for obvious reasons, i.e. children will not be brought up as Sikhs and ultimately, to allow the Sikh girl to continue to practise her religion). But most practising Sikhs wouldn't really get their sons married out of the religion either for the same reasons.
Also, it is not advised for someone to change their religion purely for marriage (although I guess it is allowed) especially if it is a "love" marriage (i.e. foundations are based on lust) unless being with a Sikh has inspired the partner to follow Sikhism - don't think I need to explain why?

HOWEVER

We all know that people involved in "interfaith" marriages aren't really bothered about religion, otherwise they'd have respect for their Guru enough to know not to undermine the importance of the Anand Karaj ceremony - most people do it for the tradition, for the pictures and because oh what will the relatives say. So why force such values on someone that hasn't been following all their lives anyway?

The solution: they can still get married. Just get a registered marriage not an Anand Karaj. There's no reason why this should be a problem for them to be honest,

If you wanna know more, you can check YouTube channels on Sikhism, like BasicsofSikhi (www.youtube.com/basicsofsikhi)

Apologies if you were looking for a simpler explanation, there kind of isn't one.

So are you saying Sikhs should celebrate Hindu festivals aswell? does that not go against Sikhism? In which case you are contradicting yourself.

Maybe you should just say what exactly you mean instead of talking in these riddles..

Do you believe Sikhs should celebrate other religions festivals as long as they don't forget to celebrate their own festivals first? Sorry if I am asking again as I am a bit confused with what you are getting at.

Or never mind. I think I get what you mean.

What on earth are you talking about? I said that Sikhs should celebrate their own festivals and then, if they wish to do so, celebrate other faith festivals - but Sikh ones should be the priority over other festivals (such as Diwali and Christmas).

You are the one who said that we should celebrate Diwali, even though it is a Hindu festival.

I'm not "talking in riddles", I'm clearly stating what I believe. You're the one confusing everyone, including yourself, and contradicting absolutely everything you said earlier.

Why should Sikhs celebrate other faith festivals? What are we tree hugging hippys?

Oh my goodness, you seriously don't read what's written before you reply.

I said Sikhs should celebrate their festivals. If they decide that they want to celebrate other festivals, then that's fine - I personally don't agree - but they should prioritise Sikh festivals over other faith festivals, such as Christmas.

Many Sikhs put precedence on Diwali and Christmas, yet know nothing about heir own religious festivals, such as Bandhi Chhor Divas. They should celebrate their own faith festivals before even considering other faith festivals.

That goes for all religions, not just Sikhism.

I am Sikh and I married a Muslim we practise our faiths and have mutual respect for each other's religions. People need to treat mankind as one human race and stop wasting time with who can or cannot do something God is the best one to judge and we should focus on bettering ourselves. When we die are we not equal regardless of our religion, it is purity of heart that is important

Who cares what you did! This is purely about Sikh and Hindu Relationships. Not your personal filth story!!

She would not be considered Hindu? Thats the first I have heard of this. I thought it was usually Sikhs who were more extreme when it came to religion. ie demanding that the other person convert.

Well hopefully we will see more marriages between Sikhs and Hindus in the future. I am not saying that I would go out of my way to find a Hindu girl. But if It happened that I fell in love then I would not hesitate in marrying. As Sikhs and Hindus share so much in common.

Besides, I personally find Guji girls damn fine.....

I'm a punjabi sikh guy from slough and most punjabis I know stick too punjabis only . I know one sikh girl who was ugly her parents encouraged her too date and get to know other sikh punjabi guys but none were interested! She's now engaged to a gorah and her parents are happy for her. That's the only punjabi I know that is with a non punjabi! Sometimes people just don't have a choice! I mean I hear stories all the time of how some people are struggling to find a match when it comes to marriage. I think punjabis I general tend to give looks a lot of significance.

lmaoooo ......
this is soo truueeeee. i am a guji girl in london . I would love to get to see sikh boys and talk but in my area its a struggle i dont see many sikh boys more english boys and that doesnt leave me with much option.