We should maintain that if an interpretation of any word in any religion leads to disharmony and does not positively further the welfare of the many, then such an interpretation is to be regarded as wrong; that is, against the will of God, or as the working of Satan or Mara.

Buddhadasa Bikkhu, a Thai Buddhist Monk


Monday, August 15, 2011

Burma's Endless Civil War

Karen National Flag
The ethnic Karen insurgency in Burma (a.k.a. Myanmar) is billed as the longest ongoing war in the world.  It has lasted now for over 60 years, and there is no end in sight.  It has been my privilege to work with Karen Christians in Thailand, some of who have contacts with the Karen in Burma; some have relatives there.  They speak of the suffering and the sadness of their people across the border and of those in the large refugee camps along the border.

The story is told very capably in a 25 minute Al Jazeera video (here), which I would recommend for your viewing.
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