Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Kuki-Chin (Zo)

Language: Mara - (mrh)

Alternate Name(s): Zao, Lakher

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: India; United States

Population: 25,000

Global Population: 59,030

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Mara Chin of Myanmar, numbering 25,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Kuki-Chin (Zo) people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 59,030 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.

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