Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Mizo

Language: Mara - (mrh)

Alternate Name(s): Lakher

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: India

Also found in: Myanmar; United States

Population: 34,000

Global Population: 58,530

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Mara Chin of India, numbering 34,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Mizo people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 58,530 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Mara. The primary religion practiced by the Mara Chin 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

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