Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Miri-Kachin

Language: Rawang - (raw)

Alternate Name(s): Nung, Taron

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: China; United States

Population: 73,000

Global Population: 74,450

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Rawang of Myanmar, numbering 73,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Miri-Kachin people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 74,450 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Rawang. The primary religion practiced by the Rawang 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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