Whether we are good believers or not, the Nagas are Christians based our faith on the Bible. But the Bible no longer finds its root in us.
This is not the first instance where the Nagas annihilate each other, but there is the need to unearth the remotely located causes. One may be condemning the present incidence without studying its reasons. The Bible says, “Whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them” (Matthew 7:12).
Intra-Naga hatred took its ugly birth in the 1988 Tangkhul massacre. Why were they picked up and particularized? There must be a genuine reason. Factions started from that episode ushering in an era of bloodshed. Instead of blaming others they must change their attitude. The bible says, “You counsel others, but cannot you teach yourself?” (Rom. 2:21). David bled many people and so God disallowed him to build His temple.
Killing in the war field is natural and bearable. But imagine, skinning alive, piercing the living body with red-hot iron, and pulverizing their victims before taking their lives. Absolutely merciless and inhuman. Who can endure that and for how long? They confess, at the same time repent. Such acts are absolute negation to the slogan ‘Nagaland for Christ.’ This hatred and division is prolonging the settlement of Naga issue.
Naga brethren, realize this – others have difficulty living with me. Say to yourself – I am thorny, corrosive, and allergic to others. Prayers for help and consolation of the suppressed reach God. The tears and blood go to God. (Gen. 4:10)
Let me urge us to love and defend each other and bring reformation.
Aqheto Chishi, Ex-G.B.
