What is a true statement about Sikhism?

What is a true statement about Sikhism?

• A. Its members pray together without priests and with little ritual
• B. They have a caste-based priesthood
• C. They worship in temples only
• D. They rely on elaborate liturgical ceremonies

Answer: (A)

Sikh practice centers on congregational worship without a professional priesthood. In Sikhism there is no caste-based priestly class, and leadership in a gurdwara is provided by readers and volunteers who help recite or sing from the Guru Granth Sahib, rather than priests mediating between the divine and worshipers. The Guru Granth Sahib is viewed as the eternal Guru, guiding worship rather than a priestly figure, and the community gathers to sing hymns (kirtan) and hear scripture in a simple, egalitarian setting. Worship happens in gurdwaras, with the sangat coming together on the floor, and while there is liturgical reading, the overall ritual is not elaborate. This emphasis on shared, accessible worship and service reflects Sikh ideals of equality and community, rather than a priest-led or highly ceremonial format.

Sikh practice centers on congregational worship without a professional priesthood. In Sikhism there is no caste-based priestly class, and leadership in a gurdwara is provided by readers and volunteers who help recite or sing from the Guru Granth Sahib, rather than priests mediating between the divine and worshipers. The Guru Granth Sahib is viewed as the eternal Guru, guiding worship rather than a priestly figure, and the community gathers to sing hymns (kirtan) and hear scripture in a simple, egalitarian setting. Worship happens in gurdwaras, with the sangat coming together on the floor, and while there is liturgical reading, the overall ritual is not elaborate. This emphasis on shared, accessible worship and service reflects Sikh ideals of equality and community, rather than a priest-led or highly ceremonial format.