Julian was on duty in the ER at Beth Israel Hospital in lower Manhattan. Mr. Akalprem Kasai, a bearded man wearing a turban lay injured after an apparent beating. As Julian scanned the chart, he saw that Sikh was listed as Mr. Kasai's religious preference. Which of the following statements accurately represent the practice of Sikhism? (Select all that apply.)
A) Sikhism is a branch of the Islamic faith and has the largest number of followers.
B) Sikhism's purpose is the destruction of suffering, and is based on intelligence, science, and knowledge.
C) Sikhism's central precept is living in harmony with human beings and with nature.
D) Sikhism symbols for male members are a turban, a beard, and a steel bracelet.
E) Sikhism principles include devotion to remembrance of God, truthful living, and equality of human beings.

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A.Incorrect. Sikhism is not connected to the Islamic faith.
B.Incorrect. Buddhism is based on intelligence, science, and knowledge, whose purpose is the destruction of suffering based on the teachings of Buddha.
C.Incorrect. Confucianism is based on the central precept of living in harmony with human beings and with nature.
D.Correct. These symbols along with a ceremonial sword are worn to respect ideals of honesty, equality, fidelity, meditating on God, and never bowing to tyranny.
E.Correct. This statement accurately represents the Sikh faith.

Julian Was on Duty in the ER at Beth Israel