Christianity in Brunei

Christianity is the religion of about 10% of the population of Brunei.[1] Contact with Christians in other countries, the import of Bibles and public celebration of Christmas are banned by decree. [2] Christians in Brunei are not allowed to proselytize. [3] Schools are not allowed to teach Christianity. [4] If religious organizations fail to register, its members can be imprisoned. [5] Teaching of non-Muslim religions in schools is prohibited. [6] Marriages between Christians and Muslims are prohibited. [7] People, who change their religion from Islam to another, are subject to societal and official pressure.[8] There was 0.6% Evangelicals in 1996.[9]

List of Protestant denominations

Roman Catholic Church

There are three Roman Catholic parishes in Brunei.[14] They belong to the Apostolic Vicariate of Brunei Darussalam.[15] The Right Reverend Cornelius Sim is a bishop and the Apostolic Vicar of Brunei.[16] He was ordained bishop in 2005.[17]

References

  1. ↑ "CIA World Factbook".
  2. ↑ "Open Doors UK".
  3. ↑ "US Department of State on Brunei".
  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. ↑ "Adherents.com".
  10. ↑ Source of the list: The World Christian Encyclopedia, Second edition, Volume 1, p. 153
  11. ↑ Source of the list: The World Christian Encyclopedia, Second edition, Volume 1, p. 153
  12. ↑ Source of the list: The World Christian Encyclopedia, Second edition, Volume 1, p. 153
  13. ↑ Source of the list: The World Christian Encyclopedia, Second edition, Volume 1, p. 153
  14. ↑ "the Roman Catholic Church in Brunei Darussalam".
  15. ↑ "the Roman Catholic Church in Brunei Darussalam".
  16. ↑ "the Roman Catholic Church in Brunei Darussalam".
  17. ↑ "the Roman Catholic Church in Brunei Darussalam".