Modekngei
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Modekngei is a monotheistic religious movement founded around 1915 by Temedad, a native of the island of Babeldaob that spread throughout Palau. The full name is Ngara Modekngei, which means United Sect. It rose to political ascendancy between the world wars and is currently observed by 8.8%[1] of Palau's population.
Modekngei origins were as a nonviolent opposition to the Japanese occupation and are an amalgamation of native animistic and Christian beliefs carried on in an oral tradition of chants called keskes, tending to reinforce the native culture heritage.
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- ^ CIA - The World Factbook -- Palau. Retrieved on August 6, 2006.
