Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Munda-Santal

Language: Santhali - (sat)

Alternate Name(s): Mahili

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Bangladesh

Also found in: India

Population: 24,500

Global Population: 567,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Mahale of Bangladesh, numbering 24,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Munda-Santal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 567,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Santhali. The primary religion practiced by the Mahale is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

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