Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Aboriginal Australians

Language: Torres Strait Creole - (tcs)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Australia

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Population: 11,500

Global Population: 11,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Torres Strait Islander of Australia, numbering 11,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Aboriginal Australians people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Australia. Their primary language is Torres Strait Creole. The primary religion practiced by the Torres Strait Islander 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.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available