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Myanmar: Religion, Peace and Conflict Country Profile

by Htay Wai Naing, Susan Hayward, United States Institute of Peace, DC, 2023

Description

This article helps congregational leaders understand the religious dimensions of society, state, and politics in Myanmar (previously called Burma). With helpful explanations about religion in Myanmar, including demographics, legal status of religion, and religion in public life, the authors educate readers about the context of Burmese refugees in the United States.

Features

  • Chart of religious demographics
  • Descriptions of key religious leaders in Myanmar
  • Examples of interreligious groups cooperating to provide social services in Myanmar

Practical Applications

  • Learn about the religious and political context of refugees from Myanmar in the United States to better understand their background and experiences.
  • Read this article as a class or team to increase cultural sensitivity and awareness of the realities of refugees from Myanmar in the United States.

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