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Fiji is the source of many of the tales of South Pacific [[cannibalism]], the consumption of enemy tribesmen captured in the internecine warfare being a major social activity, and other victims being used as foundations of buildings and living rollers to launch war canoes. The arrival of (initially Catholic) missionaries and conversion of the islanders to Christianity brought an end to cannibalism in the islands.  
 
Fiji is the source of many of the tales of South Pacific [[cannibalism]], the consumption of enemy tribesmen captured in the internecine warfare being a major social activity, and other victims being used as foundations of buildings and living rollers to launch war canoes. The arrival of (initially Catholic) missionaries and conversion of the islanders to Christianity brought an end to cannibalism in the islands.  
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[[File:Suva Fiji ca 1950.jpg|thumb|left|Suva, Fiji, ca. 1950.]]
 
Religion in Fiji is varied but Christianity is the most dominant religion, accounting for almost 80% of the indigenous Fijians, most of whom are members of the [[Methodist]] Church. The [[Anglican]] and [[Catholic]] Churches are also prominent. Apart from Christianity, [[Hindu]]ism has a strong influence amongst the Indian population. <ref>http://www.mapsofworld.com/fiji/culture/religion.html</ref>
 
Religion in Fiji is varied but Christianity is the most dominant religion, accounting for almost 80% of the indigenous Fijians, most of whom are members of the [[Methodist]] Church. The [[Anglican]] and [[Catholic]] Churches are also prominent. Apart from Christianity, [[Hindu]]ism has a strong influence amongst the Indian population. <ref>http://www.mapsofworld.com/fiji/culture/religion.html</ref>
  

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