Singapore officially the Republic of Singapore, and often referred to as the Lion City, the Garden City, and the Red Dot, is a global city and sovereign state in Southeast Asia and the world's only island city-state.
The largest faith is Buddhism, it's the most widely practiced religion in Singapore, with 33% of the resident population declaring themselves adherents at the most recent census. The next-most practiced religion is Christianity, followed by Islam, Taoism, and Hinduism. 17% of the population did not have a religious affiliation.
The capital is Singapore. The official languages are English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil. The president was Tony Tan; he served a six-year term from 9.1.2011 to 8.31.2017. He was succeeded by Halimah Yacob; she is the first female president in the country's history.
The prime minister is Lee Hsien Loong.
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Rwanda is a sovereign state in central and east Africa and one of the smallest countries on the African mainland. Located a few degrees south of the Equator, Rwanda is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The largest faith in Rwanda is Roman Catholicism, but there have been significant changes in the nation's religious demographics since the genocide, with many conversions to Evangelical Christian faiths and, to a lesser degree, Islam.
The capital is Kigali. The official languages are Kinyarwanda, French and English. The president is Paul Kagome . The prime minister is Édouard Ngirente .
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The genocide was sparked by the death of the Rwandan president, Juvenal Habyarimana, a Hutu, on April 6. His plane was shot down above the Capital, Kigali. Ethnic Hutu extremists killed more than 800,000 Tutsis and politically moderate Hutus in a three-month rampage in 1994 while the world largely stood by. How the genocide happened; the background history; 100 days of slaughter. By mid-July, a rebel group called RPF (Rwandan Patriotic Front) formed by Tutsi exiles had taken the country - the killing ceased.
On January 12, 2010, Hutu extremists assassinated Rwanda's president in 1994 and used it as an excuse for the mass killing of Tutsi rivals, a government inquiry has found.
Bangladesh ,officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a country in South Asia, bordered by India and Myanmar, at the apex of the Bay of Bengal.
The majority of the population are Muslims, followed by Hindus, with diverse Buddhist and Christian communities.
Formerly East Pakistan, Bangladesh came into being only in 1971, when the two parts of Pakistan split after a bitter war which drew in neighbouring India.
The capital is Dhaka. The official language is Bengali. The president is Mohammed Shahabuddin .
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The constitution grants freedom of religion and officially makes Bangladesh a secular state, while establishing Islam as the "state religion of the Republic." Islam is followed by more then 91% of the population.
What do Bengali people think about jesus?
Bengali people, who are predominantly Muslim and Hindu, have diverse views about Jesus that are shaped by their respective religious traditions and cultural identities.
Among Bengali Muslims:
For Bengali Muslims, who make up the majority of the population in Bangladesh, Jesus (known as 'Isa' in Arabic) is highly respected and venerated as one of God's most important messengers and prophets.
Prophet, not God: Muslims consider Jesus to be a great prophet with a miraculous birth and abilities, but they do not view him as divine or the Son of God, which is the central tenet of Christianity.
Respect for Mary: His mother, Mary (Maryam), is also held in high regard as one of the most pure and exalted women in Islam.
Conversion and Persecution: While many Muslims are interested in the teachings of Christ, conversion to Christianity can lead to significant social and familial ostracization or even persecution, meaning those who do convert are often "all in" due to the high personal cost.
Among Bengali Hindus:
Bengali Hindus, prominent in the Indian state of West Bengal and among minorities in Bangladesh, have a different perspective rooted in the Dharmic traditions.
An Avatar or Teacher: Many Hindus regard Jesus Christ as a great teacher, a highly spiritual being, or potentially an avatar (incarnation) of a deity, who can be prayed to.
Rejection of Exclusivity: The primary point of divergence from Christian theology is typically the rejection of the exclusivist claim that Jesus is the only way to salvation. Hindus often view him as one of many paths to the divine.
Cultural Stumbling Block: Historically, one obstacle for the spread of Christianity among middle-class Bengalis in India has been a sense of cultural and communal pride, as Christian missionary work often focused on tribal and lower-caste communities, leading some Bengalis to feel Christianity was "beneath them".
Among Bengali Christians:
There is a minority Christian population among Bengalis, which includes both those with a long heritage of Christianity (dating back to the arrival of the Apostle Thomas in India) and recent converts. These individuals fully embrace the Christian belief in Jesus as the Son of God and Savior, actively studying his teachings and sharing their faith within their communities despite potential opposition.
Overall, the perception of Jesus among Bengalis is a spectrum, ranging from veneration as a prophet to respect as a spiritual master, and full acceptance as Lord and Savior, heavily dependent on the individual's religious background and social context.
