Engaging Politics in Myanmar: A Study of Aung San Suu Kyi and Martin Luther King Jr in Light of Walter Wink’s Political Theology

Violence is not just physical; like everything in life it bears spiritual implications. Thus nonviolence offers more than just a method for resisting oppression. It offers a spiritual revolution - a way of seeking life to cultivate the reality of Gods kingdom in a world where the myth of redemptive violence is rampant.In this book Dr Aung Htoo places Walter Winks political theology in conversation with both Aung San Suu Kyi and the work of Martin Luther King Jr. Locating this dialogue against the political backdrop of Myanmars history Htoo explores the theological and political implications of nonviolence in the cultural context of the countrys people groups. He draws on the shared Buddhist and Christian foundation of commitment to loving kindness to suggest a new political reality for Myanmar - one in which its citizens work together for the transformation of their shared homeland. Ultimately Htoo challenges Christians to dethrone the spirit of domination and bear witness to the holistic gospel in every aspect of their lives. This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in theology peace studies or the intersection between faith and politics.