Christian
Polynesian LDS / Mormon Pacific communities (mainstream)
14/40· ModerateConfidence: High
Substantial Polynesian LDS / Mormon communities especially in Tonga, Samoa, French Polynesia, Hawaii. Mainstream LDS with cultural-distinctive context.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control4/10
Information Control3/10
Thought Control3/10
Emotional Control4/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — substantial Polynesian LDS communities; mainstream LDS with cultural-distinctive context.
Founded
Mid-19th c. missions
Members
Substantial across Pacific Islands; ~50% of Tongans LDS-affiliated
Active in
Oceania
In context
LDS Church missions to Polynesia (1844 Tahiti, 1850 Hawaii, 1850s Tonga / Samoa) produced substantial Polynesian LDS communities. Tonga has the highest LDS population concentration globally. Mainstream LDS practice with strong cultural integration.
Timeline
- 1844First LDS mission to Tahiti
- 1850sTonga / Samoa missions
Sources
- Various LDS Pacific historical studies
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