Papua New Guinea
Spiritual Climate of Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is ethnically and linguistically the world's most complex nation, where economic development is a major challenge. There is freedom of religion, but nominalism, syncretism, fear of witchcraft and evil spirits are widespread. Strong tribal ties, ancient animosities and diversity of languages are barriers that hinder fellowship.
Location:
Oceania, group of islands including the eastern half of the island of New Guinea between the Coral Sea and the South Pacific Ocean, east of Indonesia
Population:
5,670,544
Religious Diversity:
- 34%indigenous beliefs
- 22%Roman Catholic
- 16%Lutheran
- 10%other Protestant
- 9%Anglican and Evangelical Alliance
- 8%Presbyterian, Methodist, London Missionary Society
- 1%Seventh-Day Adventist
