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Christianity is the official and largest religion in Samoa, with its various denominations accounting for around 98% of the total population. [1] The article 1 of the Constitution of Samoa states that "Samoa is a Christian nation founded of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit".
Samoan culture tells stories of many different deities. There were deities of the forest, the seas, rain, harvest, villages, and war. [1] There were two types of deities, atua, who had non-human origins, and aitu, who were of human origin. Tagaloa was a supreme god who made the islands and the people.
Samoan religious leaders (3 C, 1 P) O. Religious organisations based in Samoa (2 C, 1 P) P. Samoan people by religion (4 C) R. Religious buildings and structures in ...
In Samoan mythology, Tagaloa (also known as Tagaloa-Lagi or Tagaloa, Lagi of the Heavens/Skies) is generally accepted as the supreme ruler, [1] the creator of the universe, the chief of all gods and the progenitor of other gods. Tagaloa Lagi dwelt in space and made the Heavens the sky, the land, the seas, the fresh water, the trees and the people.
Genetically male, Lee Hang is a Samoan fa'afafine, a term that translates as "in the manner of a woman". Samoa's 'third gender' delicately balances sex and religion Skip to main content
In Samoa, there two types of atua: atua (non-human origins) and aitu (human origins). In Samoa, the atua known as Tagaloa was regarded as the creator of all beings. The atua known as Savea was recognized as being the ruler over Pulotu, the underworld of spirits. He is a complex figure in Samoan mythology and represents death and life.
Taimalelagi (Tai) Fagamalama Tuatagaloa was born in Samoa. In her childhood, she attended services at the Congregational Church of Samoa. [3] She completed a certificate in general education in New Zealand in 1964. In 1984, she graduated from the University of Samoa with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Administration. [1]
The first mention of the Samoan Islands in Baháʼí literature is in a series of letters, or tablets, to the followers of the religion in the United States in 1916–1917 by ʻAbdu'l–Bahá, head of the religion until 1921 when he died, asking the followers of the religion to travel to other countries; these letters were compiled together in the book titled Tablets of the Divine Plan.