@tpcanmike: POV: You bring a “religious exemption” to a sword fight… and history shows up with receipts. 😂⚔️ “I carry this for religious reasons.” “Me too.” A friendly reminder that every culture has traditions, symbols and history — never forget your roots. 🌳 Who wore it better: the ceremonial blade or the medieval starter pack? 👀 #NeverForgetYourRoots #HistoryMeme #america #Canada #europe @Mcoles.design @Turning Point Canada @Turning Point Canada TPCAN

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Comparing the Sikh kirpan to a medieval crusader’s sword ignores the context. The kirpan is one of the Five K’s of Sikhi and symbolizes the duty to protect the vulnerable, stand against injustice, and act with compassion. It’s a religious article of faith, not a weapon meant for combat or conquest.

electricdance :

can you see me rolling my eyes lol

Hound :

I’m native, should I be carrying around a tomahawk

Duke :

Are samurai swords allowed in gyms by any chance....just curious

murrayphillips830 :

So I'm Roman Catholic. Well I guess I'm allowed to carry a sword around with me

Luvsmebabygirlz :

Yes I’m native and I’m going to start carrying my ceremonial tomahawk in defence of the ceremonial dagger

WTFworldWTF :

Guess I’m going to have to go to the gym with my Templar outfit on to be safe 😂

paulharrison2323 :

rgemcdougall :

Yet, at the age of 18, I was charged with having my late fathers switch blade in my pocket. Possession of a prohibited weapon, contrary to section 88 of the criminal code!

The Sacred :

a tomahawks not a religious symbol but Jesus does tell his disciples to sell their outer garment and buy a sword. "He said to them, 'But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.'" — Luke 22:36 (NIV) , Luke 11:21 – Jesus uses the example of "a strong man, fully armed, guarding his own house" without condemning the concept of guarding one's home.

the positivity goblin :

see how quick everyone is ready to say ban religious attire? the Kirpan? the burqa? but if anyone said "lets ban the cross" you'd fucking riot

SteveSaysHaHaHa :

The Sikhs fought world war 2 as soldiers from the East India Company as part of the British Empire. Sikhs from Punjab, Tamils , Keralites ,Marathas , Bengalis and many more fought the war.

K1NG DEEP👑 :

So the Sikhs that died in WW1 and WW2 who were allies are now considered a problem? Just know when in danger, the Sikhs come thru

drdoom12345 :

hey I'm from Starwars from Galaxy far far away. Can I bring my jedi sword to the gym?

Eggman1974 :

Knives are swell but the saying goes never bring a knife to a gun fight. And that day seems to be coming

Dovydas :

BLADE IS BLADE....NO MATTER HOW YOU CALL IT...

John :

jails are still for canadian people

stitchinwitch7 :

No religions need to carry weapons 👎🏼😡

VRoni73 :

bennettequill :

Does it have to be carried at a gym for working out in plain view while working out working out is not a ceremonial religion we as First Nations don’t bring in our sacred items to work out we leave them at home, I think this is not right this guy should left it at home or out of sight in a locker while he works out plain and simple does he have to parade his Krupa.

singh Life 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 :

A Sikh kirpan and a medieval sword are not comparable. A kirpan is a sacred article of faith, typically small, worn by initiated Sikhs as a reminder to protect the weak and uphold justice—not to fight. A Crusader-style sword was designed as a weapon of war. If we’re going to compare religious symbols, let’s compare them honestly, not through misleading memes. Respect for religious freedom should apply equally to everyone.

mariusz7348 :

Tony Lewis :

Yaaaaasssss !!!