Post by Ryan Dozier on Sept 24, 2008 21:00:19 GMT -5
I think one of the problems with Sikhism is the doctrines in which the Guru Grandith (Sikh Holy book) teach are not clearly defined by sikhs.
Does Sikhism teach God is personal? If so is Sat Nam also transcendent? Is Sat Nam beyond human experience? If so why do you believe in Sikhism?
How does one know Sikhism is true? Does one base their belief in Sikhism on the authority of Nanak? How does one know Nanak is a Guru or prophet of God?
Christians believe in the Bible because it declares it is the Word of God. The Bible is self-authoritative. The triune God is the ultimate authority, thus we cannot question what is said in his Word. The Bible (or the Christian worldview) is what must be true in order for anything to be meaningful. For example, we have no reason to be rational unless the Christian worldview is true because only the Christian worldview can account for logic.
Does Sikhism teach God is personal? If so is Sat Nam also transcendent? Is Sat Nam beyond human experience? If so why do you believe in Sikhism?
How does one know Sikhism is true? Does one base their belief in Sikhism on the authority of Nanak? How does one know Nanak is a Guru or prophet of God?
Christians believe in the Bible because it declares it is the Word of God. The Bible is self-authoritative. The triune God is the ultimate authority, thus we cannot question what is said in his Word. The Bible (or the Christian worldview) is what must be true in order for anything to be meaningful. For example, we have no reason to be rational unless the Christian worldview is true because only the Christian worldview can account for logic.