• PEOPLE NAME: INDIAN CHRISTIANS OF SOUTH AFRICA

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PEID: 48045

ROP: 104017

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Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other South Asian

Language: English - (eng)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: South Africa

Also found in: Singapore

Population: 307,000

Global Population: 390,500


PEID: 48045

ROP: 104017

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical


Overview: The Indian Christians of South Africa, numbering 307,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other South Asian people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 390,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is English. The primary religion practiced by the Indian Christians 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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