Panel: RELIGIOUS FORMS OF LIFE. INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUES: EUROPE - CHINA - SOUTHEAST ASIA



243.2 - RESILIENCE AND RESISTANCE IN CHRISTIAN FAITH IN MYANMAR

AUTHORS:
Layang S.J. (Kachin Theological College & Seminary, Myitkyina ~ Myitkyina ~ Myanmar)
Text:
Taking up the interpretation of Jesus in the context of the second temple in Jewish history, the paper discusses the significance of Jesus for todays Christians in Myanmar. Is Jesus as the Saviour according Christian faith strengthening the resilience of suffering people and is he also calling his followers into resistance against powers, which are creating massive injustices? The paper then also discusses todays responsibilities of Christians and churches in Southeast and East Asia for social justice, peace and ecology in their countries.