Hello, this is the reading priest. I have some joyful news to share with you. Pastors Lee Chan-soo and Jo Jung-min will participate in the combined worship and large prayer gathering in Gwanghwamun on October 27th. This is truly a joyful, moving, and grateful piece of news. I plan to upload several videos leading up to the combined gathering on October 27th, and I wanted to turn on the camera to share this happy news with you. Some of you watching this video are regular subscribers of mine, but I believe there are also viewers who are watching through Pastor Lee Chan-soo and Pastor Jo Jung-min. 

To briefly recount the narrative of the 127 combined gathering, there has been a continuous struggle against what we might call gender dictatorship, transgenderism, or political correctness—against all these unbiblical societal trends that have been strongly resisted by pastors.

The beginning of legislation is the anti-discrimination law. A few weeks ago, there was a Supreme Court ruling in Korea that can be seen as the starting point for the legalization of this anti-discrimination law. As many of you may know, the Supreme Court ruled that it is appropriate to provide health insurance benefits to dependents of same-sex couples. This effectively recognized same-sex couples as having a de facto relationship. Therefore, even though the anti-discrimination law has not yet been passed, the process toward its legalization has officially begun. For those who have been advocating for the anti-discrimination law for over 20 years, this is a moment of critical importance, as they are finally beginning to see the fruits of their long struggle, the seeds they have sown. Thus, those who have tried to block the anti-discrimination law for 20 years will have to confront the implications of this Supreme Court ruling.

As we lament, we see that Korea will become like the United States and Western Europe. Now, anti-Christian and anti-biblical culture and legislation are beginning in earnest in Korea. We are finished. In this despair, Pastor Son Yeon-bo, who is leading the Busan World Church, said, We cannot let things remain as they are. He reached out to pastors he knew, contacting and connecting with them, saying, Let’s work together. This is how the situation began to grow larger. The pastors united, becoming a focal point, with each one saying, I will participate too, I will participate too. On October 27, we will gather together to worship and pray as the Korean church, and we will not only stop transgenderism but also adhere to biblical principles.

I have the thought that a very macro and large wave of cohesion, which has not been commonly seen in the modern history of the Korean church, is currently taking place. In this context, when we gather for worship in unison at Gwanghwamun on October 27, will Pastors Lee Chan-soo and Jo Jung-min also participate? You will be able to confirm which denominations, pastors, and churches will be joining. So, what does this signify? The first thing it signifies is that the pastors have begun to take action. I understand that some may express complaints like, Why are these pastors doing this? However, I believe that we, as congregants, should earnestly support them. Personally, even from the corner of my room with a camera...

The anti-discrimination law must be stopped as it is a terrible law. This is not a political voice. I feel like I've been discussing this for about five or six years. However, there are others who have worked harder and longer than I have. For example, when I was a university student, I attended lectures by Director Man-seo and Representative Kim Ji-hyun, which I also accessed through YouTube. One of the fruits of those seeds planted back then is that we are now in a critical moment, and I cannot express how moving it is that the pastors are finally coming together to raise their voices collectively. Pastors also have their own close-knit groups, just as we tend to befriend people who share our interests in our workplaces.

There may not be any, but the first victims of the legalization of the anti-discrimination law are pastors and biological women. I will discuss the latter in detail in the next video. Pastors could also become targets of collective lawsuits as primary victims. Additionally, I shared shocking news in the last video about the recent dismissals at the denominational level. In this way, pastors might be fired without any security for their retirement, which is a dire crisis. I empathize with that crisis, and while you may not usually know how the world of pastors operates, I think there is a significant movement where pastors are coming together as one in this situation. Just yesterday, on the Christian Daily YouTube channel, Pastor Lee Jae-hoon took the lead.

The issues within Christian private education are currently very serious. In order to uphold the constitutional values of Christian private education, a foundation was created, and an emergency statement was issued. While it's true that people passionately voicing their opinions can have an influence, it is the courage of pastors to step forward and speak out that holds a different kind of power. Therefore, the united rally on October 27th feels like a different movement powered by God. I would like to cautiously share this as a young person. 

Secondly, what does this signify? Until now, when voices have opposed transgender ideology or anti-discrimination laws, it has often been perceived that only a specific, extreme group within the Christian community is voicing these concerns. There has been a misunderstanding and framing within the Christian community suggesting that these individuals have become politicized.

There were many people. However, this is not a political voice or a partisan voice; it is the voice of Christians who love the Bible, Christians who love God, and Christians who love their families. It is only natural that we raise our voices and express ourselves on issues that we need to act upon. I believe this is a proven case. We must understand that in this era, true Christians who love Jesus naturally find themselves in a politically charged situation. We are not speaking out because we, as Christians, enjoy politics or want to hold a position; rather, we are doing so out of love for God and a desire to uphold His glory. As I raise my voice in self-denial, I find myself in a position where the world questions why we are talking about politics. This is how the order unfolds. Therefore, even though we are aware that we may be misunderstood, we still speak out intentionally.

Even while being treated like fools, we have reached a state where we must fight in our Christian way with a heart that loves God, moving forward to protect the next generation and uphold the church. So, if you hear religious people around you say, Hey, are you going to that again? or question why you are so devoted to Jesus in a political context, know that this is not the mainstream anymore; that has come to an end. They are still unaware, biased, and misinformed. This is why pastors who genuinely love Jesus are coming together and participating. The currents of misunderstanding and distortion have completely changed. We can interpret this in that light. Let me add one more thing: you might say, What's the point of gathering? Oh, thousands of people...

Several tens of thousands gathered. I want to persuade you all to think about the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye. It may not be a perfect analogy, but at that time, within the institutional framework, there was a justification and necessity based on what the public wanted. Think about how it was during President Park Geun-hye's impeachment. For over two months, people continued to gather in Gwanghwamun. The media reported it as if the impeachment was what the entire nation desired. This became the justification for the impeachment process within the institutions. The Constitutional Court judges all agreed to the impeachment, but among them, why were there no dissenting or minority opinions? I believe that it is a sad limitation of human nature to be swayed by such a massive wave.

The gathering is the first step. If one million people, all the members of Korean churches, come together for a unified worship service, then naturally, the political realm and the judiciary will have to take notice. It's not just about gathering; there are surely plans for what comes next after the esteemed elders convene. That's why we need to act now. If we don't take action, you all saw the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, right? The influence of transgender ideology will increasingly infiltrate our children's kindergartens, and it will become more prominent in our cultural broadcasts, public channels, cable TV, entertainment shows, movies, and dramas. If we oppose this, we could face lawsuits and penalties due to the enforcement of laws, which is truly frightening. That's why pastors feel the need to take a stand, even if they were uncertain about what to do before.

Within the common parent of crisis, the pastor is stepping forward. Gathering is the first priority. So, everyone must definitely come out and spread the word that you need to be there on October 27th. Lastly, when we make videos like this, some might say, Why hasn't the pastor come out before, and why now? What's going on with him? Such expressions can come from those who are rigid in their beliefs. However, I believe that we need to come together with humble hearts, linking arms to ensure that the biblical gospel's definition for South Korea and the next generation does not become blurred. It is truly childish to divide ourselves here; such behavior is reminiscent of an old-fashioned mindset. Rigid believers think that their way of fighting is the only correct answer, and that is very dangerous. It can lead to the loss of a common vision.

Acknowledging this is, in a sense, a Christian approach, and I strongly assert that. So, if there are any comments like that, I will filter them on my channel. Once again, I would like to express my gratitude to Pastor Lee Chan-soo and Pastor Jo Jung-min. I am truly thankful, and as a believer, I am deeply moved. I hope that on October 27th, more pastors, more believers, and more churches will join us. I will continue to create videos moving forward. I look forward to seeing you in the next video. Thank you.

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