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sikhs

sikhism

Sikhism is a fairly young religion, having been founded just over 500 years ago. It grew out of the Hindu faith and was largely created by a man who became disgusted with his perceptions of the injustices of the caste system that shapes much of the life of Hindus in India and Pakistan. He also saw the ritual and pantheon of gods found in Hinduism as a distraction from the Truth.

Khandha khandha

This section on Sikhism is subdivided into:

introduction to Sikhism
glossary of Sikh terms
organisations for further help
summary information

birth, babies and motherhood
conflicts with western society
death and the dead
dietary guidelines
dress codes
dying
holidays
inpatient care
issues for Sikh staff
medication
physical examinations
religious observance
sexual health
taking a clinical history

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