Papua New Guinea Adds the Trinity to Its Constitution.
And other news from Christians around the world.
Papua New Guinea is officially a Christian country. The preamble to its constitution has been amended to “acknowledge and declare God, the Father; Jesus Christ, the Son; and Holy Spirit, as our Creator and Sustainer of the entire universe and the source of our powers and authorities, delegated to the people and all persons within the geographical jurisdiction of Papua New Guinea.” Prime Minister James Marape, a Seventh-day Adventist, said Christianity is an essential anchor for the country’s national identity. Some Christian leaders there have expressed hope that the change will help bring national harmony and advance efforts to end violence and corruption. Others, such as Catholic bishop Giorgio Licini, warn it will likely lead to disillusionment. The constitutional change has not altered guarantees of religious freedom.
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