Affinity Group: Deaf Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Deaf Peoples

People Cluster: Deaf

Language: Auslan - (asf)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Folk

Country: Cocos (Keeling) Islands

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Population: 5

Global Population: 5

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Deaf Cocos Islanders of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, numbering 5, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Deaf people cluster within the Deaf Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Their primary language is Auslan. The primary religion practiced by the Deaf Cocos Islanders is folk Islam, a syncretistic belief system that blends traditional elements of Islam with superstitious practices such as warding off spirits with incantations and magic amulets, and reciting verses of the Qur'an to bring about miraculous healings.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available