Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples
People Cluster: Garo-Tripuri
Language: Garo - (grt)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Bangladesh
Also found in: India
Population: 135,000
Global Population: 1,185,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Garo of Bangladesh, numbering 135,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Garo-Tripuri people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,185,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Garo. The primary religion practiced by the Garo 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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