America's Unreached People Groups
Hindu People Facts about the Hindu population in the U.S.:
- Asian Indians are the predominant group among Hindus.
- There are nearly 2 million Asian Indians in the United States.
- The major cities in which most Asian Indians live are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh.
- Hinduism is the world’s third-largest religion, surpassed only by Christianity and Islam.
- Hindus have a broad religious tradition in which 33 million distinct gods are worshiped and 200 million cows are considered holy.
- Most Hindus believe that abiding by predestined works and rewards will ensure a better reincarnated life.
- The best way to reach out to Hindus is to support their communities and their cultural traditions.
- Pray for opportunities to witness to Asian Indians with the gospel.
- Build bridges through culturally relevant approaches, including Indian music, friendship, food, visits, hospitality, counseling, radio ministry, and Bible studies that lead to the establishment of an Asian-Indian congregation.
