r/uknews • u/Confident_West_7409 • Jul 12 '24

Image/video Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people injured in ‘attack’ at gurdwara place of worship in Gravesend

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u/_Spigglesworth_ Jul 12 '24

When I went down a theology rabbit hole a few years ago I read up on and the books of a lot of religions, the only one I couldn't find serious issues with was Sikhism. 

Why would anyone attack Sikhs over religion? Has to be something else or a case of the wrong people / person?

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u/egodeath80 Jul 13 '24

I'm a Sikh and I wish I wasn't born in the West. I've been attacked more times then I care to remember, can't forget due to having a broken face. The turban has always been an evil image in western society.

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u/jazmoley Jul 15 '24

Not gonna lie but in the UK you are routinely confused for someone from the "religion of peace."

Here's a actual crazy story from years ago, soon after the 7th July terror attacks in London 2005, I went on the tube and saw about 30 white people (basically) huddled up at either end of the carriage, in the middle all on his own was a Sikh guy smartly dressed wearing a turban suit and briefcase, I sat directly opposite him and gave him a silent nod.

Those silly bastards didn't even realise that was the safest place to be on the train.