Thailand

Description:

Faith Village Children’s Home is a safe haven for children who are orphaned, abused, in danger, or have been trafficked for child prostitution or slave labor and forced into rebel armies.

The children living at Faith Village have been rescued and are immersed in a Christian environment in which they are taught and demonstrated the love of Jesus Christ. They are educated, fed, clothed, and mentored.

Cultural information:

Thailand is nearly 95 percent Buddhist. In addition there are minorities of Muslims in Thailand (5-6 percent), Christians (1 percent), and other religions. Thai Buddhism is supported and overseen by the government, with monks receiving a number of government benefits, such as free use of public transportation.

Buddhism in Thailand is strongly influenced by traditional beliefs regarding ancestral and natural spirits. Most Thai people install spirit houses, miniature houses outside their dwellings, where they believe household spirits live. They present offerings of food and drink to these spirits to keep them happy. If these spirits aren't happy, it is believed that they will inhabit the household and cause chaos. These spirit houses can be found in public places and on the streets of Thailand, where the public make offerings.

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