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New blog: “Pictures of Sikhs Wearing Things”

March 28, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Sikhs, especially in the west, often face discrimination and disaccommodation based on their articles of faith.  The maintaining by Sikhs of their turban, uncut hair and kirpan (sword) have constantly been of issue in many settings. As a result, followers of this religion have made significant efforts (particularly after 9/11) to educate their greater communities about the traditional Sikh identity.  However, within this identity (and outside of it), Sikhs present themselves in many different, stylish ways.  Pictures of Sikhs Wearing Things […]

Categories: Sikhism, Style • Tags: Dr. Lonnie Smith, Pictures of Sikhs Wearing Things

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Fitting in with the Sikhs of Tracy, CA

March 25, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Jon Mendelson, of the Tracy Press, writes about his visit to the Gurdwara in Tracy, California: Earlier this month, two Sikhs walking down the side of the road in Elk Grove while wearing turbans were shot down, one fatally. Police say there’s no apparent motive, but common sense screams hate crime, that some ignoramus wanted to send a message — you don’t belong here. It’s stunning irony. Because if that unknown thug had talked instead of shot, he probably would […]

Categories: Hate Crimes, Interfaith, Reflections • Tags: California, Elk Grove, Gurmej Atwal, Jon Mendelson, Surinder Singh, Tracy, Tracy Press

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Is religion still “socially useful” in the west?

March 24, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

In an interesting follow-up to last week’s post comparing worship attendance in the United States and Canada, TIME.com reports on another study that looks at the numbers of people claiming a religious affiliation in nine western countries: Researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Arizona gathered census data in nine countries—Australia, Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland—where officials have traditionally included questions about religious affiliation in their population count. They found a […]

Categories: News Bits, Reports/Studies, Sikhism • Tags: Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, religious affiliation, Switzerland, United States

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Elk Grove, CA shootings: the investigation continues

March 21, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

“This case is going to be broken by someone giving us that one vital tip,” said Officer Christopher Trim, a police spokesman. The investigation continues into the shootings of Surinder Singh and Gurmej Atwal, the surviving victim who is still listed in critical condition in hospital and has not yet been able to speak with police.  The Sac Bee reports on the state of this admittedly challenging investigation so far.

Categories: Hate Crimes, News Bits • Tags: Elk Grove, Gurmej Atwal, hate crime, Sacramento, Surinder Singh

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Is the United States more religious than Canada?

March 18, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

An interesting article in Canada’s National Post presents a comparison of religion above and below the 49th Parallel: Competition, innovation and entrepreneurialism, all qualities normally associated with business, may explain why the United States is more religious than Canada, and determine the future of organized religions in our country, says a leading sociologist. The article summarizes an upcoming book by Reginald Bibby called Beyond the Gods and Back, in which he presents some interesting statistics: The United States is considered one […]

Categories: Interfaith, Reports/Studies • Tags: Beyond the Gods and Back, Canada, National Post, Reginald Bibby, Religion, Secularism, Sikhism, United States

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US Dept. of Justice vs. California – protecting a Sikh’s rights in prison

March 17, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Should practicing Sikhs be allowed to pursue their faith while in prison?  This debate is occuring not only among Sikhs and non-Sikhs, but also between the federal and state governments. The United States Department of Justice has filed a legal suit against the State of California for violating the civil rights of Sikh inmate Sukhjinder Singh Basra: The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the state of California, Governor Jerry Brown and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation […]

Categories: Civil Rights, News Bits • Tags: California, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Jagmohan Singh Ahuja, Jerry Brown, Kamala Harris, prison, Rastafarian, Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, Sukhjinder Singh Basra, Trilochan Singh Oberoi, United States Department of Justice

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Happy Sikh Environment Day!

March 14, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Today, March 14, marks the first ever “Sikh Environment Day” – an initiative of EcoSikh – in honor of Guru Har Rai, the seventh Guru of the Sikhs.  Visit their website to see what they have achieved in bringing awareness among Sikhs about the environment in the first year of this initiative: Over 250 Sikh temples, schools and organizations across the world today are inaugurating the first Sikh Environment Day, taking part in mass planting of trees, installing solar panels, encouraging eco-friendly farming […]

Categories: Events • Tags: British Columbia, EcoSikh, Guru Har Rai, Sikh, Sikh Environment Day

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A community responds to Elk Grove, CA shootings

March 14, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

In the aftermath of the tragic shootings of Surinder Singh and Gurmej Atwal, it has been very heartening to see the support offered from the greater community – nationally and locally – towards the Sikh community in the Sacramento area. After Friday’s vigil at the scene of the attack (read more and see additional photos in the Elk Grove Citizen), the funeral for Surinder Singh was held last Saturday, in which over 500 people attended.  Among those who attended to pay […]

Categories: Hate Crimes, News Bits • Tags: Amar Shergill, CrimeStoppers, Darrell Steinberg, Elk Grove, Floyd Mori, Gurmej Atwal, hate crime, Irfan Haq, Lynne Brown, Sacramento, Steve Detrick, Surinder Singh, West Sacramento

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Photo & video: Candlelight vigil for Elk Grove, CA shooting victims

March 12, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Last night, the Sikh and local community gathered for a candlelight vigil at the scene of the shootings of Surinder Singh and Gurmej Atwal in Elk Grove, California.  Reports indicate that there were from 500 to over 1,000 people who attended. Police are still looking for the attacker(s). Read more about the vigil in the Sacramento Bee. The vigil was also presented on local TV news programs: KCRA video News10 video  

Categories: Hate Crimes, News Bits, Picture of the Day • Tags: Amanpreet Kaur, Bhagat Singh, Candlelight vigil, Elk Grove, Gurmej Atwal, hate crime, Sacramento, Surinder Singh

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