Dear John,
Sikhi arrived when forcible conversions were on, and there was little freedom of religion.
Sikh Gurus raised the voice against the social injustices in various forms. Finally, Guru Gobind Singh brought Khalsa forward with a msg like - when all peaceful means fail, it is ok to raise a sword. First importance is ALWAYS to peace, but when all means to bring brain back to head fail, it is ok to do the needful.
I tried my best, may be other members could explain better.
Thanks for asking.
Regards, Arvind.
Thanks Arvind I understand a little better.
Now I know Sikh do not believe like Muslim that they must convert infidel by word or sword, so for me having Sikh with Knife is no problem.
However with all the problems we now have and the very real fear that someone with a knife who went mad could bring down a plane, is it not possible for dear Sikh friends to put their knife in the hold?
Why would this compromise Sikh faith?:wink: