page_title: Sikhism and sexual orientation
hierarchical_section_title: Sikhism and sexual orientation
caption_attribution_description: English: LGBT Sikhs
context_page_description: Sikhism has no specific teachings about homosexuality and the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, does not explicitly mention heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality.
  The universal goal of a Sikh is to have no hate or animosity to any person, regardless of factors like race, caste, color, creed, gender or sexuality. Within the last few years, the topic of homosexuality has become much more discussed in religions all over the world, making the once-taboo topic of homosexuality now a subject for open discussion among adherents.
context_section_description: Sikhism has no specific teachings about homosexuality and the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, does not explicitly mention heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality.
  The universal goal of a Sikh is to have no hate or animosity to any person, regardless of factors like race, caste, color, creed, gender or sexuality. Within the last few years, the topic of homosexuality has become much more discussed in religions all over the world, making the once-taboo topic of homosexuality now a subject for open discussion among adherents.
caption: LGBT Sikhs at London gay pride
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