Sikhism and sexual orientation

LGBT Sikhs at London gay pride

Sikhism has no specific teachings about homosexuality and the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, does not explicitly mention heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality.[1]

In January 2005, the Jathedar (custodian) of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab, India, the highest seat of Sikh temporal-religious (miri-piri) authority for interpreting Sikh teachings, issued an edict denouncing same-sex marriages, and urging the worldwide Sikh community not to allow such marriages to take place at any Gurdwara. This was in response to clarification sought from Sikhs in Canada as similar legislation was being discussed and consulted on in Canada.[2]

  1. ^ Collins, Zurich (26 May 2011). "Homosexuality and Sikhism". Gaylaxy. Retrieved 10 Sep 2022.
  2. ^ "Sikh Council UK Policy on Same Sex Marriages" (PDF). sikhcounciluk.org.

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