Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Garo-Tripuri

Language: Garo - (grt)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Bangladesh

Also found in: India

Population: 136,000

Global Population: 1,196,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Garo of Bangladesh, numbering 136,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Garo-Tripuri people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,196,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Garo. The primary religion practiced by the Garo 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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