Christian country

Christian nation inquiry ends

Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC) chairman, Kevin Isifu, said despite time limitations and budget constraints, they were able to gauge the views of key segments of society.

The Commission also took note of concerns and criticisms from the educated population and proponents of other religions and faiths through platforms like the CLRC Facebook page, website and the mainstream media.

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He proposes that if PNG wants to be a Christian state, Section 45 of the Constitution should be amended to specifically recognise Christianity as the state religion and a state church be established.

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He said this in response to a question put to him by Daulo MP, Pogio Giombo Ghate, on his stance on same-sex marriage.

The Daulo MP labeled same-sex marriage as an evil activity that was slowly entering PNG society.

Ghate asked Minister Eoe to come out clear on his stance on same-sex marriage and his plans to address it.

“This evil activity in neighbouring countries, are we aware that it might affect our country?

“This evil activity is around the corner and is coming into our region and this is my concern,” said Ghate.