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  2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation

  In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and

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  Christian parents regain custody of forcibly converted/married girl

  A court in Pakistan on Friday (Oct. 25) returned custody of a 16-year-old Christian girl to her parents after a Muslim had kidnapped and forcibly converted/married her, sources said.

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  First Global Day of Prayer for Media to be observed on Sunday, Oct 27: 'called to stand for truth, integrity & justice'

  Christian Daily International is pleased to join in praying for Christian professionals working in all forms of media at a first Global Day of Prayer for the Media initiative launching this Sunday, October 27. The event has been organized by the Hollywood Prayer Network in the U.S., Christian Media and Art Australia, the Christian Broadcasting Association of New Zealand and Christians in Media in the U.K.

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  Suspension of Pakistan from Commonwealth of Nations Sought

  A coalition of 17 international human rights organizations is demanding Pakistan be suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations due its blasphemy laws and other rights violations, but local activists said that could result in more hardship for religious minorities.

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  Rare bail granted to Christian woman accused of blasphemy

  A trial court in Pakistan has granted rare bail to a Christian arrested on blasphemy charges, her attorney said.

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  Christian arrested on blasphemy charge in Indonesia

  Police on Thursday (Oct. 17) arrested a Christian for comments he made about Islam on social media that had led hundreds of angry Muslims to besiege his home, according to local reports.

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  Unique mission agency offers hope of the gospel to seafarers struggling with loneliness, alienation and tough working conditions

  Loneliness is the greatest challenge for the seafaring men who work hard on ships in bitter sub-zero temperatures within the Arctic Circle, says the head of Somandsmissionen (Seafarers Mission) based in Denmark and Greenland, the only known evangelistic ministry supporting people working at sea.

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