US Army now allows religious exceptions for Sikhs
8 years ago by effecthelm · 2143 Likes · 20 comments · Popular
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skittles
· 8 years ago
As they should...and I wish this admirable gentlemen could see how much I appreciate his service. Muslims in our society are treated terribly out of fear and ignorance. An American is an American and race, color, and religious belief come second. Thank you for your service to all who sacrifice for me and my life. I have had 4 friends in the past couple years who paid the ultimate price, they died for their brothers and sisters....and believe me what god they believe in or what color they were doesn't matter when they're dieing in your arms after months of them watching your back. When you are taking to the mother of the guy who doesn't ever come home they are your blood.
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fbi
· 8 years ago
Who the fuck down voted this^
guest
· 8 years ago
Thats great and all but Shikhs aren't Muslims
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celticrose
· 8 years ago
Guest is right. Not the same religion but still awesome sentiment
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thethirdi
· 8 years ago
Are they a branch of Hinduism?
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guest
· 8 years ago
I think it's from the movement that wanted to blend the teachings of Hinduism and Islam into one religion
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frostbite
· 8 years ago
^^ this guest is correct
deleted
· 8 years ago
Didn't they also add a *pinch* of Christianity?
guest
· 8 years ago
It's actually just a one year exemption (for now) to test for potential problems with a full beard and turban in combat situations. If a gas mask won't seal, or his turban prevents him using equipment, or the turban comes off and his long hair gets in the way, the guy becomes a liability. There are practical reasons for not allowing these things.
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sirspacedino
· 8 years ago
But of course people don't understand that, because they're too lazy to research.
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whysoserious
· 8 years ago
sirspacedino got downvoted but tis true lmfao. You people hate your research and wanna stick to what social media told you :)
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frostbite
· 8 years ago
Why weren't they allowed to serve before?
jayse
· 8 years ago
They were allowed to serve but they couldn't wear a turban while doing it. So they had to choose if they wanted to serve or not based on the fact that it would interfere with their religion.
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iccarus
· 8 years ago
gotta love the camo turban
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guest
· 8 years ago
Where did you go to boot camp? What's your M.O.S.? What company were you in? I call stolen valor, LiLiLiLiLiiiiiiiii
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skittles
· 8 years ago
Just fucking don't!
mrrsparklez
· 8 years ago
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Eehh....
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garlog
· 8 years ago
So, did you used to have to be a biblefag to enlist, or are they just talking about the turban?
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phanofbands
· 8 years ago
I think its just a matter of the beard and turban.
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whysoserious
· 8 years ago
Someone's angry lmfao
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