1. Change is inevitable, a present fact: (a) Nagas come into closer relationship with other people and culture. (b) Nagas increasingly recognize the inadequacy of our people, culture and spiritual ideas. (C) Nagas feel the inadequacy of the old standards of living.
2. Growing impact of modern ways of living (a) Entry into the fields of trade and business frequently in partner with Indians (b) Development of educational programmes (C) Entry into the profession, clerical fields, government services and other forms of occupation (d) As Nagas increasingly recognize the inadequacy of their old spiritual ideas (e) As Nagas increasingly feel the inadequacy of their old standards of living.
3. Change essentials (a) For conversion to Christianity (b) For the full life of Christ (C) For life in the modern world: (i)Of education, agriculture, medical care (ii) To take their place with other communities in Nagaland.
4. Change can be harmful (a) Breakdown of old moral code before strong development of new (b) Conversion of shallow, flashy standards of modern materialism (C) Relinquishment of old, assured abilities without learning new.
5. Church (especially foreign missionaries) must work for spiritual change, but be wary of pressing too quickly and unwisely for other cultural changes. (a) Especially so in view of the close interrelationships among all facets of a people's culture.
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