• PEOPLE NAME: FALAM CHIN OF MYANMAR

Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: South Asian Tribal

Language: Chin, Falam - (cfm)

Alternate Name(s): Falam, Halam, Hallam Chin, Fallam, Laiso Chin

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: India; United States

Population: 147,000

Global Population: 216,030


PEID: 22048

ROP: 112190

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical


Overview: The Falam Chin of Myanmar, numbering 147,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South Asian Tribal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 216,030 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Chin, Falam. The primary religion practiced by the Falam 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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