Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples
People Cluster: Kuki Chin
Language: Hmar - (hmr)
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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: India
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Population: 111,000
Global Population: 111,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Hmar of India, numbering 111,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Kuki Chin people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in India. Their primary language is Hmar. The primary religion practiced by the Hmar 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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Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
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