Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: New Guinea
Language: Fas - (fqs)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Papua New Guinea
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Population: 5,300
Global Population: 5,300
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Fas of Papua New Guinea, numbering 5,300, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Papua New Guinea. Their primary language is Fas. The primary religion practiced by the Fas is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available