Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: New Guinea

Language: Sowanda - (sow)

Alternate Name(s): Wanja

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Indonesia

Also found in: Papua New Guinea

Population: 250

Global Population: 3,550

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Sowanda of Indonesia, numbering 250, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,550 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Sowanda. The primary religion practiced by the Sowanda 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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