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Papua New Guinea Declares Itself a Christian Nation

3/13/2025

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Papua New Guinea's Parliament has made a historic move, voting 80-4 to amend the Constitution and officially declare the nation a Christian country. This significant change honors God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit in the preamble, elevates Christianity in the Fifth Goal, and designates the Bible as a national symbol, all while safeguarding religious freedom for all.

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Story summary

Papua New Guinea's Parliament has made a historic move, voting 80-4 to amend the Constitution and officially declare the nation a Christian country. This significant change honors God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit in the preamble, elevates Christianity in the Fifth Goal, and designates the Bible as a national symbol, all while safeguarding religious freedom for all.