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Summary of Question:	Respect For Other Religions
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Monday, 8/16/2004 11:10 PM MDT

Sat Shri Akal

My question is, is it alright to bow in other religious places (such as mandir, church, etc.) due to respect.
I usually go to mandir with my friends and bow due to respect for the other religion. is that alright.

Thanks.

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Sat Siri Akaal. Since many non-Sikhs bow before Guru in a Gurdwara when they attend for some reason, I do not see a problem showing respect in other houses of worship. Your INTENT is pure: you are bowing to the One True Creator, who is everywhere, including the gurdwara, the church, the mosque, the temple, the street, the store, the forest. So be clear about your intent. Guru ang sang,
-DKK