Sikhism and Same-Sex Marriages
In January 2005, the Jathedar (Head Priest) of the Akal Takht in Amritsar issued an edict denouncing same-sex marriages and urging the worldwide Sikh community not to allow such marriages to take place...
View ArticleLeaflet on Sikhism and Same-Sex Relationships
A leaflet has been produced as a resource on Sikhism and attitudes towards sexuality, marriage, and same-sex relationships. Please feel free to print out the leaflet. Click here for the leaflet
View ArticleSame-Sex Marriage in the UK
The British Government is undertaking a consultation in respect of the proposal to introduce same-sex marriage to England and Wales. The consultation period will last until 14th June 2012. Sarbat is...
View ArticleOpen Letter to David Cameron and Lord Singh of Wimbledon
Open Letter to The Rt Hon David Cameron, MP, Prime Minister and Lord Singh of Wimbledon Dear Mr Cameron, Earlier this week, Lord Singh of Wimbledon made a number of comments in respect of same-sex...
View ArticleOpen Letter to ‘Sikhs in England’
Open Letter to ‘Sikhs in England’ regarding Equal Marriage We at Sarbat are delighted that the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act recognises our right to marry on equal terms with heterosexual couples. It...
View ArticleAll sexuality is forbidden in Sikhism (member submission)
We received the following article from Navi Singh and felt it pretty relevant to expanding our knowledge horizons. Please leave comments below. ALL SEXUALITY IS FORBIDDEN IN SIKHISM – NOT JUST...
View ArticleA Statement on Marriage Equality from Sarbat
Sarbat has released several statements on the Sikh perspective on equal marriage for people of all gender identities and sexual orientation since 2007 1,2,3. In light of recent developments and renewed...
View Article28th of November 2020 #SarbatSocial on Marriage Equality & the Sikh faith
Sat Sri Akal Hello and thanks for joining our SarbatSocial for today. My name is Dharam and I am being supported by Makinder and many other sarbat volunteers for what is being billed as a great...
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