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24The third world in the Kukis' understanding of theuniverse is that upper world known as heaven where the highgod, Pathen, has his abode.The literal meaning of the wordPathen means 'Holy Father'. He is the supreme god among thethree. Pathen is acknowledged as a beneficent god. TheKukis have an annual worship ceremony for Pathen at the Gateofthe Vi I I age where they con s t r u c t a sma I I a 1tar h i g h upfrom the ground.The heart and liver of sacrificed animals,such as chickens, pigs, and dogs, are placed on the altar.Except for this rite, there is no worship of Pathen in thelife of a Kuki. The Kuki Christians now identify this godPathen with the Creator of the universe, the Godof the OldTestament and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.The characteristics of this goPathen are the closestto the God of the Bible.The name Pathen does notchange even after we become Christians.The high god Pathenis creator and sustainer of the universe and everything init.He is believed to have power over all evil spirits inboth the subterranean and middle worlds.He is believed tobe a strict judge rather than a loving Father-God. TheKu k i s are quit e i g norant abou t t his hi g h god in matt e r s a ftheir daily life.They do not pray to him except in extremelydifficult situations in life when a Kuki would cryout "Va Pathen" (Oh God, help me). Pathen is not rememberedwhen life goes smoothly.Therefore Pathen was not involvedin the practical life of the Kukis. Why has such a beneficentgod (pathen) not been involved in the life of the