“If We Do Not Unite, We Will Perish as Fools”: A Theological and Moral Plea for Chin Unity in a Time of Crisis
“If We Do Not Unite, We Will Perish as Fools”: A Theological and Moral Plea for Chin Unity in a Time of Crisis (Danny Bawibikthawng) Abstract The Chin people of Burma, long known for their courage and Christian identity, now face an internal threat as grave as any external oppression. In the aftermath of the 2021 military coup, tribal rivalries, power struggles, and fragmented leadership have hindered the very cause of liberation. This article, grounded in biblical theology and supported by global moral voices, examines the spiritual and social consequences of disunity. Drawing on Scripture, historical wisdom, and the experience of oppressed peoples, it argues that the future of the Chin depends not on tribal dominance but on humble, Christ-centered unity. Introduction: The Crisis Within Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once warned, “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools ( Martin Luther King Jr., “Remaining Awake Through a Great Revol...