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Papua New Guinea/Chrstian State

 Yes, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has officially declared itself a Christian nation through a constitutional amendment passed by its parliament in March 2025. The amendment adds language to the constitution's preamble explicitly acknowledging "God, the Father; Jesus Christ, the Son; and Holy Spirit" as the nation's creator and sustainer, while also recognizing Christianity in the Fifth Goal of the preamble, affirming the country's Christian identity in Section 1, and designating the Bible as a national symbol in Section 3. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor, with 80 lawmakers supporting it and only 4 opposing.Key Details:Background: PNG, a Pacific island nation with over 11 million people (more than 90% of whom identify as Christian), had long been a secular state despite Christianity's deep influence on its culture, education, and social services. Churches have played a major role in unifying the diverse country, which has over 800 languages. Prime Minister James Marape, a Seventh-day Adventist, championed the change as a way to anchor national values in faith.

Religious Freedom: The amendment does not establish a state church or restrict other religions. Section 45 of the constitution, which guarantees freedom of conscience, thought, and religion, remains unchanged, ensuring protections for non-Christians (including small groups like Muslims, Baháʼís, and those practicing traditional animism or cargo cults).

Reactions: Many Christian leaders and communities welcomed it as a historic affirmation of PNG's heritage, especially amid its 50th Independence Day celebrations in September 2025. However, some Catholic bishops expressed skepticism, warning it could foster disillusionment if it doesn't lead to tangible improvements in issues like violence, corruption, and social progress.

This move reflects PNG's evolving identity but builds on its longstanding Christian majority without altering its commitment to pluralism.

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