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== Ethnic Chinese and a rapid rise of charismatic Christainity in Asian countries ==

== Ethnic Chinese and a rapid rise of charismatic Christianity in Asian countries ==

''See also:'' [[Ethnic Chinese and the rise of Christianity in Southeast Asia]]

''See also:'' [[Ethnic Chinese and the rise of Christianity in Southeast Asia]]

'''See''' [[Christianity in North Korea]]

'''See''' [[Christianity in North Korea]]

=== South Korea  ===

=== South Korea  ===

[[File:Flag of South Korea.png|thumbnail|right|200px|[[South Korea]]n churches have embraced the cause of international missions, and they have sent more than 20,000 missionaries throughout the world.<ref>[http://www.sbts.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2015/10/Pages-from-SBJT-V15-N2_Terry.pdf The Growth of Christianity in East Asia]</ref>]]

[[File:Flag of South Korea.png|thumbnail|right|200px|South Korean churches have embraced the cause of international missions, and they have sent more than 20,000 missionaries throughout the world.<ref>[http://www.sbts.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2015/10/Pages-from-SBJT-V15-N2_Terry.pdf The Growth of Christianity in East Asia]</ref>]]

In 2005, according to figures compiled by the South Korean National Statistical Office, 46.5% of the population were classified as irreligious, compared to 22.8% [[Buddhism|Buddhists]], 18.3% [[Protestantism|Protestants]], 10.9% [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholics]], and 1.7% Other religions.<ref name=koreastats>According to figures compiled by the South Korean [[National Statistical Office (South Korea)|]]. {{cite web|url=http://kosis.nso.go.kr:7001/ups/chapterRetrieve.jsp?pubcode=MA&seq=292&pub=3|accessdate=August 23, 2006|work=NSO online KOSIS database|title=인구,가구/시도별 종교인구/시도별 종교인구 (2005년 인구총조사)}}</ref> and [[Salvation Army]].

In 2005, according to figures compiled by the South Korean National Statistical Office, 46.5% of the population were classified as irreligious, compared to 22.8% [[Buddhism|Buddhists]], 18.3% [[Protestantism|Protestants]], 10.9% [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholics]], and 1.7% Other religions.<ref name=koreastats>According to figures compiled by the South Korean [[National Statistical Office (South Korea)]] . {{cite web|url=http://kosis.nso.go.kr:7001/ups/chapterRetrieve.jsp?pubcode=MA&seq=292&pub=3|accessdate=August 23, 2006|work=NSO online KOSIS database|title=인구,가구/시도별 종교인구/시도별 종교인구 (2005년 인구총조사)}}</ref> The [[Salvation Army]] is also present.

John Mark Terry writes in his paper ''The Growth of Christianity in East Asia'':

John Mark Terry writes in his paper ''The Growth of Christianity in East Asia'':

=== Japan ===

=== Japan ===

Christianity in Japan includes several denominations, with the major ones being [[Roman Catholic Church | Catholicism]], [[Protestantism]], and [[Orthodox Church | Eastern Orthodoxy]]. The largest Protestant denomination is the United Church of Christ in Japan<ref>https://www.oikoumene.org/member-churches/united-church-of-christ-in-japan</ref>. Christians make up about 1% of the population.<ref>https://christianity.fandom.com/wiki/Christianity_in_Japan</ref>

Christianity in Japan includes several denominations, with the major ones being [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholicism]], [[Protestantism]], and [[Orthodox Church|Eastern Orthodoxy]]. The largest Protestant denomination is the United Church of Christ in Japan<ref>https://www.oikoumene.org/member-churches/united-church-of-christ-in-japan</ref>. Christians make up about 1% of the population.<ref>https://christianity.fandom.com/wiki/Christianity_in_Japan</ref>

=== Philippines ===

=== Philippines ===

[[Roman Catholic Church | Catholics]] are the majority religion in the [[Philippines]]. [[Protestant]]s are the second largest religious group in the Philippines. [[Orthodox Church | Orthodox Churches]] also exist see [[Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand, Philippines | Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Philippines]]

[[Roman Catholic Church|Catholics]] are the majority religion in the [[Philippines]]. [[Protestant]]s are the second largest religious group in the Philippines. [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox Churches]] also exist. See [[Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand, Philippines | Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Philippines]]

According to [[Wikipedia]], an online encyclopedia founded by an atheist and [[agnosticism|agnostic]], "[[Irreligion]] in the [[Philippines]] is particularly rare among Filipinos...".<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Irreligion_in_the_Philippines&oldid=850070840 Irreligion in the Philippines], July 2018, "[[Irreligion]] in the [[Philippines]] is particularly rare among Filipinos...".</ref>

According to [[Wikipedia]], an online encyclopedia founded by an atheist and an [[agnosticism|agnostic]], "[[Irreligion]] in the [[Philippines]] is particularly rare among Filipinos...".<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Irreligion_in_the_Philippines&oldid=850070840 Irreligion in the Philippines], July 2018, "[[Irreligion]] in the [[Philippines]] is particularly rare among Filipinos...".</ref>

===Taiwan===

===Taiwan===

About 4.5% of [[Taiwan | Taiwanese]] are identified as Christian. <ref> https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/taiwanese-culture/taiwanese-culture-religion</ref>. Christianity in Taiwan includes several denominations, with the largest being the [[Presbyterian | Presbyterian Church]], followed by [[Roman Catholic Church| Catholicism]]. Other denominations present include [[Baptists]], [[Methodism]], [[Lutheranism]], [[Seventh-day_Adventist_Church | Adventists]], [[Religious_Society_of_Friends| Quakers]].<ref> https://east-is-east.org/blog-root/?page_id=1713</ref> and [[Salvation Army]]

About 4.5% of [[Taiwan|Taiwanese]] are identified as Christian. <ref> https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/taiwanese-culture/taiwanese-culture-religion</ref> Christianity in Taiwan includes several denominations, with the largest being the [[Presbyterian|Presbyterian Church]], followed by [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholicism]]. Other denominations present include [[Baptists]], [[Methodism]], [[Lutheranism]], [[Seventh-day_Adventist_Church|Adventists]], and [[Religious_Society_of_Friends|Quakers]] and the [[Salvation Army]].<ref> https://east-is-east.org/blog-root/?page_id=1713</ref>

==North Asia==

==North Asia==

===Armenia===

===Armenia===

===Azerbaijan===

===Azerbaijan===

Christianity is a minority religion in Azerbaijan, comprising approximately 3.1% to 4.8% of the population. The estimated number of Christians ranges from 280,000 to 450,000. The majority of Christians are Russian and Georgian Orthodox, with a smaller community of Protestant Christians, many of whom converted from Islam. The 2020 Second Nagorno-Karabakh War may of chased some Christians to Armenia<ref>https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/research-reports/articles/stories/Azerbaijan-Christian-population-has-plummeted/</ref><ref>https://www.visionofhumanity.org/armenia-azerbaijan-peace-for-a-longstanding-conflict/</ref>,

Christianity is a minority religion in Azerbaijan, comprising approximately 3.1% to 4.8% of the population. The estimated number of Christians ranges from 280,000 to 450,000. The majority of Christians are Russian and Georgian Orthodox, with a smaller community of Protestant Christians, many of whom converted from Islam. The 2020 Second Nagorno-Karabakh War may have chased some Christians to Armenia.<ref>https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/research-reports/articles/stories/Azerbaijan-Christian-population-has-plummeted/</ref><ref>https://www.visionofhumanity.org/armenia-azerbaijan-peace-for-a-longstanding-conflict/</ref>

===Kazakhstan===

===Kazakhstan===

The main Christian denominations in [[Kazakhstan]] include the [[Russian Orthodox]] Church, which is the largest, followed by smaller groups such as [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholics]], [[Lutheran]]s, and various [[Protestant]] denominations. Christians make up about 17.2% of the population<ref>https://www.orexca.com/kazakhstan/religions.htm</ref>.

The main Christian denominations in [[Kazakhstan]] include the [[Russian Orthodox]] Church, which is the largest, followed by smaller groups such as [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholics]], [[Lutheran]]s, and various [[Protestant]] denominations. Christians make up about 17.2% of the population.<ref>https://www.orexca.com/kazakhstan/religions.htm</ref>.

===Georgia, Republic of===

===Georgia, Republic of===

'''See''' [[Republic_of_Georgia#People | Christianity in Georgia, Republic of]]

'''See''' [[Republic_of_Georgia#People | Christianity in Georgia, Republic of]]

===Uzbekistan===

===Uzbekistan===

Christians are a minority in [[Uzbekistan]] include [[Eastern Orthodox]], [[Roman Catholic Church |Roman Catholic]], and various [[Protestant]] groups such as [[Baptist]]s, [[Methodist]]s, and [[Seventh-day Adventists]]<ref>https://ucs.nd.edu/learn/uzbekistan/</ref>.

Christians are a minority in [[Uzbekistan]] and include [[Eastern Orthodox]], [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]], and various [[Protestant]] groups such as [[Baptist]]s, [[Methodist]]s, and [[Seventh-day Adventists]].<ref>https://ucs.nd.edu/learn/uzbekistan/</ref>.

==Southeast Asia==

==Southeast Asia==

===East Timor(Timor-Leste)===

===East Timor (Timor-Leste)===

'''See ''' [[Timor-Leste#Religion | Christianity in East Timor]]

'''See ''' [[Timor-Leste#Religion | Christianity in East Timor]]

===Indonesia===

===Indonesia===

''See'' [[Christianity in Indonesia]]

''See'' [[Christianity in Indonesia]]

===Myanmar (Burma)===

===Myanmar (Burma)===

Approximately 6% of [[Myanmar]]’s population identifies as Christian. Mostly [[Baptist]], [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholic]] or [[Salvation Army]].<ref>https://thewitness.org/christianity-in-myanmar/</ref>

Approximately 6% of [[Myanmar]]’s population identifies as Christian, mostly [[Baptist]], [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] or [[Salvation Army]].<ref>https://thewitness.org/christianity-in-myanmar/</ref>

===Singapore===

===Singapore===

Christianity is 18.9% of the population of [[Singapore]]. [[Anglicanism]], [[Roman Catholic Church | Catholicism]], [[Evangelicalism]], [[Lutheranism]], [[Methodism]], [[Pentecostalism]], and [[Presbyterianism]] and [[Salvation Army]]<ref>https://thewitness.org/christianity-in-singapore/</ref>

Christianity is 18.9% of the population of [[Singapore]]. Major denominations include [[Anglicanism]], [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholicism]], [[Evangelicalism]], [[Lutheranism]], [[Methodism]], [[Pentecostalism]], [[Presbyterianism]] and [[Salvation Army]].<ref>https://thewitness.org/christianity-in-singapore/</ref>

===Thailand===

===Thailand===

Christians in [[Thailand]], are about 1.4% of the population, with most in the northern regions. Major churches are [[Roman Catholic Church | Catholic Church]], the Church of Christ in Thailand (CCT)<ref>https://www.oikoumene.org/member-churches/church-of-christ-in-thailand</ref>,

Christians in [[Thailand]] are about 1.4% of the population, with most in the northern regions. Major churches are [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic Church]], the Church of Christ in Thailand (CCT)<ref>https://www.oikoumene.org/member-churches/church-of-christ-in-thailand</ref>, the Thailand Baptist Convention<ref>https://baptistworld.org/member/thailand-baptist-convention/</ref>, the Evangelical Fellowship of Thailand (EFT)<ref>https://linkingglobalvoices.com/networks-listing/networks-view?tx_genmobile_sites%5Baction%5D=show&tx_genmobile_sites%5Bcontroller%5D=Site&tx_genmobile_sites%5Bsite%5D=1179&cHash=fc2dc9a201110926206c2e76ec3ea2d7</ref>, the [[Seventh-day_Adventist_Church|Seventh Day Adventists]]<ref>https://thaimissions.info/gsdl/collect/thaimiss/index/assoc/HASH01db/b8f3423f.dir/doc.pdf</ref> and [[Salvation Army]].  

the Thailand Baptist Convention<ref>https://baptistworld.org/member/thailand-baptist-convention/</ref>, the Evangelical Fellowship of Thailand (EFT)<ref>https://linkingglobalvoices.com/networks-listing/networks-view?tx_genmobile_sites%5Baction%5D=show&tx_genmobile_sites%5Bcontroller%5D=Site&tx_genmobile_sites%5Bsite%5D=1179&cHash=fc2dc9a201110926206c2e76ec3ea2d7</ref>, the [[Seventh-day_Adventist_Church |Seventh Day Adventists]]<ref>https://thaimissions.info/gsdl/collect/thaimiss/index/assoc/HASH01db/b8f3423f.dir/doc.pdf</ref> and [[Salvation Army]].

===Vietnam===

===Vietnam===

Christians in [[Vietnam]] include [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]], which is the largest, followed by various [[Protestant]] groups such as the Evangelical Church of Vietnam and smaller denominations like [[Baptists]] and [[Anglicans]]. As of recent estimates, Catholics make up about 6.6% and Protestants about 1%<ref>https://www.opendoorsus.org/en-US/persecution/countries/vietnam/</ref>.

Christians in [[Vietnam]] include [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholicism]], which is the largest, followed by various [[Protestant]] groups such as the Evangelical Church of Vietnam and smaller denominations like [[Baptists]] and [[Anglicans]]. As of recent estimates, Catholics make up about 6.6% and Protestants about 1%.<ref>https://www.opendoorsus.org/en-US/persecution/countries/vietnam/</ref>.

==South Asia==

==South Asia==

'''See also''' [[Christianity in India]]

'''See also''' [[Christianity in India]]

===Maldives===

===Maldives===

[[Maldives]] Citizens are '''not allowed''' to be Christians the only people allowed to say they are Christians are foreign workers and visitors a few churches are allowed<ref>https://www.holidify.com/collections/churches-in-maldives</ref>

[[Maldives]] citizens are '''not allowed''' to be Christians; the only people allowed to say they are Christians are foreign workers and visitors. A few churches are allowed.<ref>https://www.holidify.com/collections/churches-in-maldives</ref>

===Nepal===

===Nepal===

Christians make up about 1.8% of the population in [[Nepal]]. [[Baptists]], [[Pentecostal]]s [[Roman Catholic Church | Catholics]] and [[Seventh-Day Adventist]] are among the population<ref>https://lakshmanbasnet.com/nepal/churches-list-christianity-nepal/</ref>

Christians make up about 1.8% of the population in [[Nepal]]. [[Baptists]], [[Pentecostal]]s, [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholics]], and [[Seventh-day_Adventist_Church|Seventh-day Adventists]] are among the population.<ref>https://lakshmanbasnet.com/nepal/churches-list-christianity-nepal/</ref>

===Pakistan===

===Pakistan===

Christian denominations in [[Sri Lanka]] include [[Roman Catholicism]], [[Anglicanism]], [[Methodism]], [[Baptists]], [[Pentecostal]]s<ref>https://lausanne.org/global-analysis/christianity-in-sri-lanka-how-we-can-learn-from-and-support-the-church-there</ref>.

Christian denominations in [[Sri Lanka]] include [[Roman Catholicism]], [[Anglicanism]], [[Methodism]], [[Baptists]], [[Pentecostal]]s<ref>https://lausanne.org/global-analysis/christianity-in-sri-lanka-how-we-can-learn-from-and-support-the-church-there</ref>.

==West Asia(Middle East)==

==West Asia (Middle East)==

'''See also''' [[Modern Genocide of Christians | Middle Eastern Genocides]]

'''See also''' [[Modern Genocide of Christians | Middle Eastern Genocides]]

===Jordan===

===Jordan===

'''See''' [[Christianity in Syria]]

'''See''' [[Christianity in Syria]]

===Turkey===

===Turkey===

Christian life in Turkey is marked by a small but diverse community, including Armenian, Greek Orthodox, and Protestant Christians, who face challenges in a predominantly Muslim society. While the Turkish constitution guarantees religious freedom, Christians often encounter social and legal obstacles, including restrictions on worship<ref>https://www.bestofephesus.com/christianity-in-turkey.php</ref>.

Christian life in Turkey is marked by a small but diverse community, including Armenian, Greek Orthodox, and Protestant Christians, who face challenges in a predominantly Muslim society. While the Turkish constitution guarantees religious freedom, Christians often encounter social and legal obstacles, including restrictions on worship.<ref>https://www.bestofephesus.com/christianity-in-turkey.php</ref>.

===Yemen===

===Yemen===

'''See''' [[Christianity in Yemen]]

'''See''' [[Christianity in Yemen]]