Reflective Essay On Sikhism

The visit to the Central Sikh Temple was a rewarding one as I gained new insights to a minority religion in Singapore. Religious pluralism is observed by Sikhism and they respect other religions in a multicultural society. The pluralistic worldview of Sikhism made the religion seems to be less aggressive and more amicable interactions with followers of other religion. In addition, equality is a key component of Sikhism and human rights and human dignity are highlighted in their scriptures. I feel that the factors of religious pluralism and equality made the Sikhism feel more approachable than others.

Minority religion such as Sikhism is often underrepresented in the media and society. One example is the holiday greetings by Minister on the newspaper which minority religions do not receive and Mr Singh has written to authority to address his concerns. The

An individual will feel more aware of his/her identity when living in a multicultural society. Differentiation in religious identities will be obvious and one will want to start thinking about one’s religion background. This can affirm one’s belief by highlighting dissimilarities and encourage individuals to find answers about their own religious identity. However, this can also create conflicts with others when there are differences in ideas and opinions. There is bound to be clashes in a multicultural society as individual differences may not be embraced or tolerated by everyone. This can subsequently result in serious problems if religious groups start to pursue superiority among the religion. In a multi-cultural society, minor and major religions should ideally be treated equally to prevent any frictions between the groups but it is difficult to find a balance position. Religious harmony is especially important to preserve peace and respect in a multicultural society. A society with individual distinction yet collective harmony is sought