To my knowledge, most islanders in the South Pacific Ocean, do not embrace Christianity, and "normally" hold other religious/spiritual beliefs. Is this correct? So I was surprised to read that in Samoa, 98% of the residents have accepted christianity as their belief and faith.
Does anyone know how and when Christianity was first introduced to that country, or what was the popular belief before Samoans converted? As the Bible says, "The Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then, finally, the end will come." Matthew 24:14
The word is being preached in small villages, distant islands, and even in countries where idol worship is usually most popular. This is great news!! Everyone will have had the opportunity to hear the truth, and eventually choose the narrow and wide road. :)
2006-12-29 14:51:13 · 6 answers · asked by StartingOver 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The last sentence should have read:
Eventually everyone will have had the opportunity to hear the truth, and eventually choose the narrow road or the wide road to destruction. Matthew 7:13,14 says: Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it" This is why, anytime I'm in agreement with the majority, I step back, pray for assurance that I'm on the right road.
Many, many, people are being deceived, and rejecting truth. Very sad.
2006-12-29 14:54:52 · update #1
I do my reading in the grocery line too.
2006-12-29 14:57:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am LDS and I know that we started sending missionaries to the Pacific Islands in the late 1800's. There is a great movie about a true story about a missionary to either Tonga or Samoa sometime in the mid 20th century called "The Other Side of Heaven" I believe that other Christian religions had contact even before we did as early as the 1700's.
2006-12-29 22:56:20 · answer #2 · answered by chkrboy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I cant speak about the 98% of Samoans. But I know a fantastic Christian woman that is Samoan. I have alot of respect for her.
2006-12-29 22:55:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
check out ww2 events....
2006-12-29 22:53:51 · answer #4 · answered by cork 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's sad that they would drop their own traditions because others were forced on them.
2006-12-29 22:54:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
samoans are bigger than white boys
2006-12-29 22:54:31 · answer #6 · answered by haribol2003 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋