Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: New Guinea

Language: Kanum, Ngkâlmpw - (kcd)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Indonesia

Also found in: Papua New Guinea

Population: 750

Global Population: 1,300

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Kanum of Indonesia, numbering 750, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,300 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Kanum, Ngkâlmpw. The primary religion practiced by the Kanum is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

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