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  Lausanne edits Seoul Statement’s paragraphs on homosexuality, says there may be more ‘non-substantive changes’

  After releasing the Seoul Statement just before the start of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization held in Incheon, Korea from September 22 to 28, the document’s editorial team adjusted two paragraphs that speak to the issue of the Church’s response to homosexuality. A spokesperson commented that more minor changes are possible.

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  Korea President asks for prayer for peace, justice and reunification with North Korea in greeting to Lausanne 4

  In a greeting to participants of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelism, President of South Korea Seok-yeol Yoon welcomed the 5,000 participants gathered in Incheon, highlighting the influence of Christianity on the East Asian nation over the past century and asking for prayer for peace and justice. The President's greeting was delivered by Yongho Sung, the First Vice Minister of Culture and Sports.

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  Child safety experts put pressure on Australian gov't, tech sector to stop online child exploitation, say churches 'play a critical role'

  In an open letter, child protection and anti-slavery organizations have urged the Australian Government and technology companies to take stronger action to stop ongoing child sex abuse online – meanwhile Christians have been called upon to support the fight for children’s rights to be safe. The open joint letter was sent to Michelle Rowland MP, Minister of Communications for the Australian Government, earlier this month, (September, 2024). It has been sent in time for the government’s review of

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  England & Wales census figures for transgender population likely overstated due to language issue

  The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed that the 2021 census may have overestimated the number of transgender individuals in the UK because of some respondents misunderstanding the question, the BBC reports. The census indicated that approximately one in 200 people aged over 16 identified as a different gender from their sex at birth. However, a subsequent review revealed that individuals who do not speak fluent English might have misinterpreted the census question and incorrectly

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  Suspect apprehended after second assassination attempt on former US President Trump

  Former U.S. President Donald Trump is safe after an assassination attempt at his West Palm Beach golf club in Florida on Sunday. The second such attempt renews questions about the polarized and at times extreme rhetoric that has marked this election season.

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  Amid ongoing war in Gaza, evangelicals from Israel, Palestine, Jordan & Lebanon meet in Amman, seeking unity with prayers & tears

  In the first week of September, more than one hundred evangelical Christians from Israel, the Palestinian territory of the West Bank, Lebanon and Jordan came together for three days in Amman under the theme “That They May Be One”. Hosted by the Alliance of Evangelical Councils in Jordan and the Holy Land, the extraordinary meeting was overshadowed by the ongoing war in Gaza, the mourning for fellow Christians killed in the conflict and the struggle with the reality that many in the global Church

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  Media, Music & Marketing Summit for Hispanic communicators kicks off in Miami with 'Fiesta de la Hispanidad'

  From September 12-14, the Glocal Association of Communicators is holding the Media Music Marketing Hispanic Summit in the city of Miami, starting with the Fiesta de la Hispanidad, in commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The opening of the event took place this Thursday at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon Hotel, venue of the event for the second consecutive year.

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