by admin | Jan 28, 2025 | BAMRG Members Report
ARMENIA In the 1st century, Christianity reached Armenia. In the 4th century, the Armenian king converted to Christianity, allowing the faith to spread throughout the country. Today, 97 per cent of Armenians identify as Christians. The Bible Society of Armenia...
by admin | Jan 15, 2025 | BAMRG Members Report
Ukraine In the 18th century, some regions of Ukraine were incorporated into the Russian Empire. In 1918, Ukraine declared its independence, but in 1921, it was annexed by Russia once again. The devastating agricultural collectivisation campaign under Stalin in 1932...
by admin | Nov 21, 2024 | BAMRG Members Report
New Zealand Christianity has been integral to New Zealand’s history since missionaries arrived in the early 19th century. For decades, it shaped the spiritual identity of many. However, recent years have seen a shift toward secularism, with growing numbers identifying...
by admin | Oct 17, 2024 | BAMRG Members Report
Uganda In 1885, Uganda was colonised by the British before gaining independence in 1962. In the 1970s, the country suffered under the brutal dictatorship of Idi Amin. In 1987, the Lord’s Resistance Army began a reign of terror. In 1986, President Museveni came to...
by admin | Sep 26, 2024 | BAMRG Members Report
Ecuador In pre-colonial times the area was part of the Inca Empire. In 1533, the Spanish arrived. In 1563, Quito became a seat of colonial government. In 1717, it became part of the Viceroyalty of New Granada, consisting of New Granada (Colombia), Venezuela, and...
by admin | Aug 23, 2024 | BAMRG Members Report
KAZAKHSTAN Ethnic Kazakhs derive from a mix of Turkic nomadic tribes that migrated to the region in the 15th century. The Russian Empire conquered the Kazakh steppe in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Kazakhstan became a Soviet Republic in 1925. Forced agricultural...
