New Government in Myanmar (Burma) / Trump and Clinton / Union of United Reformed and Canadian Reformed?
This article by Daniel Holstege discusses the opening of Myanmar to potential missionary work following the 2016 democratic transition, with particular attention to opportunities for the PRCA and sister Reformed churches in the region. The piece examines both the political developments and the practical challenges facing Christian missions in Myanmar, including the continued influence of the military and questions about religious freedom.
New Government in Myanmar (Burma) In the April 4 issue of Time we read, On April 1, Burma, a nation under military dictatorship for nearly five decades, will have a new government headed by the democratic opposition. The triumph of the National League for Democracy (NLD), headed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, was a victory for democracy in the face of repression (13). This is striking. But what does it mean? Is the door of mission work in Myanmar finally opening wide? Will the...
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