Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: East Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Taiwan Indigenous
Language: Min Nan Chinese - (nan)
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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Taiwan
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Population: 800
Global Population: 800
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Thao of Taiwan, numbering 800, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Taiwan Indigenous people cluster within the East Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Taiwan. Their primary language is Min Nan Chinese. The primary religion practiced by the Thao 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.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available