What I mean to say is that I have limited theistic knowledge in regards to sikhism so I shall correct myself there.
Rehat Maryada is one source, wikipedia is a good one. Sikhi wiki also.
Now excuse me sir, I never said that I was an expert. I have a viewpoint, and I'm airing it. I'm finding out different viewpoints a long the way, such as yours.
So you said that sikhism isn't dogmatic. So again you have your own interpretation. What about the many Sikhs that percieve the religion in this way? Are they wrong? And those who claim to be Sikh, and believe in an intervening god, what about them? How can they be so wrong? Many of these, I should add, read this book (sgss) day after day.
Deity I'd say, refers to a divine figurehead. I understand that your interpretation of scripture is somewhat different from the average Sikh. But I just don't see how you can say there is no God when a majority of Sikhs, if asked, would say 'yes there is.'
I may not be so familiar with scripture, but when you're raised in a family where they say waheguru exists and that there IS a god. I just don't see how you can speak for all Sikhs there. Perhaps it's not your intention but it's how it looks. You may think that's subjective, but I can't be wrong going to the gurdwara every week as a young'n and seeing everyone talk about God helping them, intervening in their lives. Maybe it's subjective, but for another sikh to say that they don't have a god in their religion, they must explain.
PS: Yes I turned 17 this past Sunday, what age did you think I was? The subjects I'm taking are Physics, Economics, English Language and Systems&Control.
