A conventional question a stranger inquires about to better understand a newly met stranger is “What religion are you?” For me, I would instantly respond “Sikh”, and then exude a quick smirk staring at my querier who then, with a bewildered look, responds, “You're sick? Feel better, but what religion are you?” In an effort to save speech and time, I simply type in “Sikhism” onto Wikipedia’s homepage and have my newfound friend briskly glance over the first summary paragraph on the webpage. As he or she becomes more aware of Sikhism, I soon delve into explaining this unknown abyss further explaining some of Sikhism’s core philosophies and practices. Additionally, I try to explain that the Sikh culture is growing rapidly as it’s disseminating
