Wow, would you look at that! The biggest people group in all of Myanmar is unreached. Huh, you would have thought it was completely reached and sending missionaries around the world from what I've heard in the past week... Meet the Burmese People of Myanmar.
How Unreached Are They?
The Burmese are a population of 31 million people and are only 0.35% Christian and only 0.08% Evangelical. That means out of all 31 million, there are only 108,000 Christians and really only 24,000 that are actively sharing their faith. That means theres only 1 Christian for every 285 unbelievers, but even worse, that means theres only 1 believer actively sharing their faith for every 1250 Burmese people!
Thankfully, there is a full Bible translation available.
What are they like?
As always with these massive people groups, this is a broad generalization and should be taken with a relative grain of salt. These things may be true for some, or even most of the people but certainly not all.
>The Burmese originated in the hills of Tibet, and they speak a Sino-Tibetan language called Bama (Burmese). Today, they are the political, economic and religious leaders of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. They inhabit the country's central delta plains, an extremely fertile area that was formed by the Irrawaddy and Salween Rivers. This is the most economically important region in the country.
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>Myanmar has had a long history of coups, wars, and rebellions. Ethnic divisions and political unrest have been common since the first Burman kingdom in the eleventh century. Today, the Burmese military maintains forcible control over the ethnic groups who want equal importance in the government and in commerce. In May of 1994, over 17 battles occurred in Shan State alone. The military promises cease-fire; but at the slightest note of rebellion, they attack violently. Consequently, the Burmese have lived in a constant state of instability, defense, bitterness, and fear.
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>Rice is the basic means of economic support for the Burmese. Each day, entire families including mothers, babies, toddlers, and old people go out into the fields to work. Oxen and water buffaloes are used to draw the heavy wooden plows; very little modern equipment is used. Rice is the main staple food for the Burmese. Fish is also an important part of their diet, especially for those living near the coast. Meat is rarely eaten due to its outrageous cost and their vegetarian tendencies.
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Apparently when a day long internet blackout happened in Burma, there are unregistered planes arriving from foreign lands, carrying what looks like ammo box. And while I'm not sure whether Russia or China has something to do with this but people have already jumped onto saying "Fuck China!" and and sharing all over on FB. Even if these weapons transports are real, then why would China be doing like this right now? Maybe it has to do with NED getting involved with our protests, which started out spontaneously and still has no leaders. And some protesters are holding signs saying "Asia Spring". This is getting problematic. I want to hear you comrades' thoughts on these weapon cargoes. Thanks.
Pictures circulating in Burma 1
Pictures circulating in Burma 2
Some people have jumped to conclusion.
The Purge Continues. Need to get from 2 4x4 Kallaxes of records down to 1 4x2 with a move slated for the future, so that means letting go of things. Sold a lot here, never had any issues and am pretty pleasant to deal with. Have a 99.2% seller rating on Discogs so not new to this. Shipping is $5 which means a brand new mailer and tracking (I use Paypal G&S).
Not currently interested in trades of any sort. Planning on doing a post later in the week of some rare OG Neil Young and Beatles related stuff, so stay tuned...
The Replacements
Twin Tone years Box set- NM/NM - $45
Wire
- Pink Flag - VG+/VG+. Closer to NM all around (but I hesitate to grade it that due to age). Has promo punchout in top right corner. Looks to have been played minimally and stuck on a shelf for years. - $85
The Ideal Copy- VG+/VG+ - Has OG inner - $20- 154- VG+/VG+ - $40
Dinosaur Jr
Hand it Over- OG 1997 US release - NM/NM - $60Give A Glimpse of What Yer Not- Clear Blue release very limited run. NM/NM in shrink - $35You're Living all over me- NM/NM $12S/T- Sealed - $14Without a Sound- OG US release - VG+/VG+ - $65Beyond- NM/NM in shrink (has 7" included) - $18- Bug Live at the 9:30 Club (red wax) - NM/NM - $12
- Farm - NM/NM - $15
- I bet on sky - NM/NM - $14
J Mascis
Live at CBGB's- NM/NM - $25- [
Several Shades of Why](https://www.discogs.com/J-Mascis-Several-Shades-Of-Why/r
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