Abstract
This article investigates the theological foundations of Kachin traditional religion and its engagement with Christianity. Focusing on Karai Kasang as the Kachin understanding of the Creator, this paper evaluates early inculturation efforts that appropriated the term for the Christian God. It critically identifies both historical and ongoing limitations in these approaches. The study proposes a renewed dialogue grounded in discerning the activity of the Spirit within indigenous traditions, offering a pathway toward an authentically Asian pneumatology.
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Lin, Than Naing
(2024)
"Understanding Karai Kasang and Nats: A Basis for Dialogue with Kachin Traditional Religion and Spirituality,"
Loyola Papers: Vol. 5:
No.
1, Article 4.
Available at:
https://archium.ateneo.edu/loyola/vol5/iss1/4