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Excerpts from the Papua New Guinea Daily Newspapers

A Health Care Nightmare that Turns Out Well

Following is an excerpt from Monday’s edition of The National describing the ordeal one man went through to get health care for his injured niece.  It is hard to imagine having to go through all that but this is often … Continue reading

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European Union Representative Moves to Ban Pacific Forum Prayers

This was in the 6 March issue of the Post Courier; twice in fact.  It is a fine example of arrogance and a lack of cultural sensitivity.  One would hope to see better from professional diplomats.  The final paragraphof the article  is … Continue reading

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Cargo from the Dead

Cargo Cults have a long history throughout Melanesia.  Cargo cult thinking is pervasive in PNG and we have seen examples, some subtle and some quite overt, in every langauge group in which we have ministered.  Cargo cult thinking often shows … Continue reading

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