Why do you think that Sikhism evolved from a non-militaristic religion into one advocating the bearing of arms? Be sure to back up your answer.

Why do you think that Sikhism evolved from a non-militaristic
religion into one advocating the bearing of arms? Be sure to back up
your answer.

Sikhism evolved from a peaceful religion, to a religion whos traditions involved bearing arms simply because they were practically forced to. Religious prejudice against sikhs began almost immediately after its founders death, creating strife between sikhs and many religions, many of the sikhs were forced to carry swords for their own self defense, and in case of the possibility of war at any time.