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Title: Seven Killed, Many Injuries In Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooter Hostage Situation
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RT
URL Source: http://rt.com/usa/news/wisconsin-shooting-temple-sikh-916/
Published: Aug 5, 2012
Author: RT
Post Date: 2012-08-05 15:23:35 by Brian S
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Views: 1450
Comments: 3
At least seven people have been killed and twenty injured as gunmen took over a Sikh temple outside Wisconsin, with many attendees reportedly having been taken hostage. Police report that they one of those killed was one of the gunmen. Four of those shot died inside the temple, while the three others were killed outside the building. Three people, all adults, have been hospitalized with gun wounds into their faces, police report. They are all in critical condition. One police officer has been shot several times, but is said to have survived, according to media reports from the scene. As many as a hundred people were gathered at the Brookfield Temple for a morning service. The first information from the scene came from the temple's head priest, who was reportedly locked in a restroom with a cell phone. One of the gunmen has been described as white male, bald, with a stocky build. And amid reports of multiple people having been shot inside the temple, some attendees appear to have been able to escape, though some remain inside. The temple was holding a special children's service today. The temple was hosting a special guest from India today, locals told local media. A witness says several priests from the temple were injured in the shooting. Witnesses at the scene say the attack seems to have been well coordinated. Energy officials shut down the building's gas supply as a precautionary measure, witnesses told local news, while police have cordoned off the street where the temple is located until the situation is resolved. Meanwhile, journalists are keeping a safe distance from the area in case the shooters have access to TV or radio. The temple draws worshippers from as far as Chicago, St. Louis, Missouri, and Cincinnati, Ohio.
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#1. To: Brian S, *Extended Clip Progressives* (#0)
Probably some Jokers from the Obama/Romney Gay Mafia. They hate all religions. They hate diversity, but love intolerance.
Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
In the shadow of Hindu dominance, there are a few followers of other beliefs such as Christianity, Sikh and Buddhism. The Gurus who followed Nanak contributed to the consolidation and spread of Sikhism. The teachings of Guru Nanak were incorporated in the 'Guru Granth Sahib', the Holy Book of the Sikhs which became a symbol of God for Sikhs. The fifth Guru, Guru Arjun built the Golden Temple at Amritsar which became the holiest of Sikh shrines. The tenth Guru, Govind Singh imparted military training to the Sikhs to help them defend themselves. On Baisakhi day of 1699 at Anandpur, Guru Govind Singh ordered his Sikhs to assemble before him as was customary and created a new brotherhood of Sikhs called the Khalsa (Pure Ones). Five men selected for their devotion to the Guru were called Panj Pyares and given nectar (amrit) for initiation into the brotherhood of Khalsa. Later the Guru himself received initiation from Panj Payares as did others. The members of the new brotherhood were instructed to wear the five symbols (the five Ks )- uncut hair, a comb, a steel wrist guard, a sword and breeches. The initiated men took the name Singh (Lion) and the women Kaur (Princess). The Guru also decided to terminate the succession of gurus and was thus the last of the Sikh Gurus. Sikhism propounds monotheism, i.e. worship of one God. It also opposes the caste system and believes that all men are equal. However the ideas of karma and rebirth from Hinduism are accepted. Today, many Sikh practices are common to Hindus. Intermarriages between the two communities are also common. However the Sikh community has its own unmistakable identity. Though the Sikhs constitute less than 2 percent of the Indian population, they have become a distinct element in the configuration of the Indian religious tradition and the Indian society.
Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
What.... No insinuation that the shooter was a Tea Party Member, you guys are sure slipping... I figured this story was a shoe in for the Tea Party shooter, because the Sikhs had fought beside the British in many battles!!
Choosing and voting for a presidential candidate is like picking which STD you want to suffer from….
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#2. To: Brian S (#0)
(Edited)
India's Religion and Philosophy
With the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism in India, religion is considered to be extremely important. Of the two religions, Hinduism is infinitely more popular, with an incredible 82 percent of the population practicing it. Within this majority, there are significant differences in the belief systems and caste divisions. Although there is division in some areas of Hinduism, there are many areas in common. They will all go to the pilgrimage sites, coming from all over India and will- if they go to a Brahman priest for birth, marriage and/or death rituals- hear the same Sanskrit verses from hundreds of years ago. Sikhism
The Sikh religion emerged during the early 16th century in the state of Punjab in North India. The founder of this faith was Guru Nanak, who from his childhood was attracted to both Hindu and Muslim saints. Born a Hindu, but also inspired by the teachings of Islam, he began to preach the message of unity of both religions. According to him, the basic teachings of both faiths were essentially the same. Nanak attracted many followers and came to be known as a Guru or a teacher. His disciples came together to form a new religious tradition called Sikhism.
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#3. To: Brian S (#0)
One of the gunmen has been described as white male, bald, with a stocky build.
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