Protestantism in Brunei

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Protestants are 1.3% (4,841 persons) of the population of Brunei. [1] There have been 0.6% Evangelicals in 1996. [2] Contact with Christians in other countries, import of bibles and public celebration of christmas are banned by decree. [3]


Christians in Brunei are not allowed to proselytize. [4] Schools are not allowed to teach Christianity. [5] If religious organizations fail to register, its members can be aprisoned. [6] Teaching of non-Muslim religions in schools is prohibited. [7] Marriages between Protestants and Muslims are prohibited. [8] People, who change their religion from Islam to another, are subject to societal and official pressure. [9] Bibles are prohibited. [10]

[edit] List of Denominations

Source of the list: The World Christian Encyclopedia, Second edition, Volume 1, p. 153

[edit] References

  1. ^ Wikipedia on Protestantism by country.
  2. ^ Adherents.com.
  3. ^ Open Doors UK.
  4. ^ US Department of State on Brunei.
  5. ^ US Department of State on Brunei.
  6. ^ US Department of State on Brunei.
  7. ^ US Department of State on Brunei.
  8. ^ US Department of State on Brunei.
  9. ^ US Department of State on Brunei.
  10. ^ Window International Network.