This book is about an insider view of religion and politics in the Kachin society and democratic struggles in Burma. The Kachin tribal society and its social political structure in the midst of conflicts in the sphere of religion are critically analyzed. The Saffron Revolution and the rise of Charisma in Burmese struggles for democracy are also studied from the perspectives of Solidarity and Civil Society. This book is recommended for students and teachers of Civil Society, Anthropology, Sociology, Theology, Political Science and Southeast Asian Studies.

This book reflects the political and theological views of a Burmese Christian. The author reflects theologically and politically on his own identity and spirituality in the political context of Burma. This book also tries to develop a public theology by critically analyzing and reflecting on religion and politics in Burma from a Christian theological perspective in light of civil society theories.