2012年8月5日星期日

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Yahoo! News: Religion News


Factbox: Sikh temple shooting strikes heart of religious community

Posted: 05 Aug 2012 01:23 PM PDT

(Reuters) - A shooting at a Sikh temple outside Milwaukee on Sunday left at least seven people dead, including a gunman, police said. The Sikh Temple of Wisconsin is located in the suburb of Oak Creek. Following are some facts about the temple and the Sikh religion: - The Sikh Temple of Wisconsin was founded in October 1997 with a community of 20 to 25 families, according to its website. It currently has 350 to 400 people in its congregation and has grown rapidly, the group says. - The congregation started in rental facilities in Milwaukee and established its first dedicated facility in 1999. ...
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