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The central text of the Sikh religion – the Guru Granth Sahib – is a different kind of scripture. A number of features mark its distinctiveness among the scriptures of the world, including its style, content, history, and authority.

One unique aspect of the Guru Granth Sahib relates to its historical development. Unlike the texts of most world religions, Sikh scripture was written and compiled by the prophets of the tradition.

In fact, the precedent of Sikh…

As far as I can remember, I've always looked different.

In elementary school, my classmates called me a girl, a genie, and Aladdin.

In middle school, I was a raghead, a diaperhead, and Sadam Hussein.

And in high school, some kids were convinced that I was Osama bin Laden.

These sorts of challenges come with looking different.

On the other hand, looking different has its advantages.

People pay attention when I walk into a room. I'm noticeable and…

[During January, State of Formation entered into a collaboration with The Interfaith Observer to address the subject of meaning making. Eight contributors from various faith and ethical traditions were asked to describe what makes meaning within their practices and/or tradition.] This post was originally posted on the Huffington…

Sometimes, I’m not totally sure who I am.

Not in the crazy, lost my mind kind of way.

And not in the spiritual or philosophical kind of way either.

What I mean is that I don’t always know how to categorize myself. New Yorker? American? Indian? Punjabi? Texan? Sikh?

In most cases, I don’t struggle with these sorts of labels.

I’m well aware that general terms like this don’t come close to capturing our particularities. I also understand that, like everyone…