Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: Maya
Language: Chuj - (cac)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism
Country: Guatemala
Also found in: Mexico; United States
Population: 95,500
Global Population: 99,625
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Chuj of Guatemala, numbering 95,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Maya people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 99,625 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Chuj. The primary religion practiced by the Chuj is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available