Christianity and the Kingdom of Tonga

Although many may see the prejudicial encroachment of white man philosophy to the previously barren, untouched island cultures as removing what was once natural, the accounts of pre-written history Tonga makes many of us happy that Christianity has brought along the concepts of the sanctity of human life, let alone its metaphysical teachings.

Especially apparent on Sundays is the pervasive hold Christianity has taken of Tonga. In any town from almost every spot, Sunday mornings is a time to listen to choirs praise their Lord and preachers expound upon the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Mariner's recollections of his time in Tonga after the sacking of the "Port au Prince" and other recordings of pre-European Tonga implies there were no universally acknowledged gods and a great emphasis placed on local mischievous spirits. Life and property were rarely one's own, and often lay at the whim of a higher ranked member of society who could and would require surrender of property, and possibly life.

The major groups/denominations of the Christian teachings extends from the Methodist Church and the Catholic Church. The Methodist Church fathered the Free Wesleyan Church its largest adherent, the Free Church of Tonga, and more recently the Tokaikolo Fellowship.

Unofficial Contact Points

There are no known official e-mail/web contacts for the various church groups, but below are a number of unofficial (i.e. e-mail contacts dredged up) contacts that may possibly find its way to someone if you really want to contact someone within their organisations.

As with other forms of communications, please be aware that the above contacts are for people who are generally busy and consideration should be made before making unsolicited communications with them.

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