Many Christians believe that Jesus is the only begotten Son of God, a claim derived from various biblical references. However, the Sikh worldview presents a broader, more inclusive understanding of divinity, one that transcends the limitations of exclusivity in God’s relationship with humanity.
Sikhi offers a universal perspective that celebrates all humanity as children of the One Creator, rejecting exclusivity and embracing a divine kinship that surpasses divisive theological claims.
Christianity asserts Jesus’ divine sonship through several scriptural references:
John 3:16-18 โ “God so loved the world that he sacrificed His only begotten son for it. Whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Nicene Creed โ “He is the only begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. Begotten, not made, of one being with the Father, by whom all things were made.”
Matthew 3:17 โ “And lo, a voice came from heaven, ‘This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased.'”
Luke 3:38 โ “Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the Son of God.”
Psalm 2:7 โ “Thou art my son.”
Deuteronomy 14:1 โ “Ye are the children of the Lord your God.”
These references, however, do not consistently affirm Jesus as the only Son of God. If Adam is called the Son of God, and others like David and Israel (Jacob) are also addressed as such, the claim of Jesus’ exclusive divine sonship seems contradictory. Furthermore, if all believers are referred to as children of God (Romans 8:29, Corinthians 6:18), then the special status assigned to Jesus loses its singularity.
Quran offers a stark rebuttal to the father-son paradigm, declaring in Surah 19:88-92 that attributing a son to God is โa thing most monstrous,โ incompatible with divine majesty. Surah 112:3 reinforces this with absolute clarity: โHe begets not, nor is He begotten.โ This aligns with a monotheistic rejection of anthropomorphic limitations on God, a stance that resonates with Sikhiโs emphasis on the formless, infinite nature of the Creator.
In Sikhi, the Creator – known as Waheguru – is not confined to a single son or an exclusive lineage but is the loving Parent of all creation. This is beautifully expressed in the sacred verses:
“เจคเฉเฉฐ เจฎเฉเจฐเจพ เจชเจฟเจคเจพ เจคเฉเฉฐเจนเฉ เจฎเฉเจฐเจพ เจฎเจพเจคเจพ เฅฅ” (Ang 103) “You are my Father, and You are my Mother.”
“เจคเฉเฉฐ เจธเจพเจเจพ เจธเจพเจนเจฟเจฌเฉ เจฌเจพเจชเฉ เจนเจฎเจพเจฐเจพ เฅฅ” (Ang 97) “You are the Universal Father of all, O my Lord and Master.”
“เจนเจฐเจฟ เจเจชเฉ เจฎเจพเจคเจพ เจเจชเฉ เจชเจฟเจคเจพ เจเจฟเจจเจฟ เจเฉเจ เจเจชเจพเจ เจเจเจคเฉ เจฆเจฟเจเจพเจเจ เฅฅ” (Ang 921) “The Lord Himself is your mother, and He Himself is your father; He created the created beings, and revealed the world to them.”
“เจนเจฐเจฟ เจเฉ เจฎเจพเจคเจพ เจนเจฐเจฟ เจเฉ เจชเจฟเจคเจพ เจนเจฐเจฟ เจเฉเจ เจชเฉเจฐเจคเจฟเจชเจพเจฒเจ เฅฅ” (Ang 1101) “The Dear Lord is my mother, the Dear Lord is my father; the Dear Lord cherishes and nurtures me.”
“เจนเจฐเจฟ เจเฉ เจฎเฉเจฐเฉ เจธเจพเจฐ เจเจฐเฉ เจนเจฎ เจนเจฐเจฟ เจเฉ เจฌเจพเจฒเจ เฅฅ” (Ang 1101) “The Dear Lord takes care of me; I am the child of the Lord.”
“เจธเจญ เจเฉ เจฎเจพเจค เจชเจฟเจคเจพ เจชเฉเจฐเจคเจฟเจชเจพเจฒเจ เจเฉเจ เจชเฉเจฐเจพเจจ เจธเฉเจ เจธเจพเจเจฐเฉ เจฐเฉ เฅฅ” (Ang 209) “He is Mother and Father, the Cherisher of all; He is the Breath of life of all beings, the Ocean of peace.”
In contrast to the exclusivity claimed in certain religious traditions, Sikhi upholds the view that God is neither limited by human-like relationships nor bound by singularity in parenthood. God is the Divine Source of all, nurturing and sustaining every soul equally.
The idea of Jesus as the only Son of God raises theological contradictions even within Christian doctrine:
If Jesus is the Son of God, then why does the Bible also refer to Adam as the Son of God (Luke 3:38)?
Why are believers called “sons and daughters of God” in Romans 8:29 and Corinthians 6:18?
If God is beyond human attributes, how can He have a biological or exclusive son?
Sikhi resolves these contradictions by rejecting anthropomorphic interpretations of God. The divine is neither born nor subject to human relationships. God is beyond gender, form, and familial constraints.
The claim of Jesus as the “only Son of God” crumbles under the weight of biblical inconsistencies and theological debate, while Sikhi rises as a beacon of unity and truth. By recognizing all as sons and daughters of the One Creator, Sikhi offers a vision that is not only inclusive but also spiritually liberating.
The Sikh understanding of divine parenthood is not limited by a singular personality but embraces all of humanity. While certain religious traditions assert exclusivity, Sikhi promotes an inclusive and universal approach, making it a far more rational and comprehensive worldview.
Sikhi teaches that God belongs to all, and all belong to God. This profound wisdom ensures that spirituality is not monopolized by any one individual but is accessible to every soul, regardless of race, religion, or background. Unlike doctrines that create divisions through claims of exclusive sonship, Sikhi liberates humanity by affirming the divine connection inherent in all beings.
Thus, while other religions may impose limitations on God’s relationship with humanity, Sikhi stands as the beacon of true universality and divine equality.
