The 4th Changwon Geukdong Forum Concludes ... Lecture by Former Constitutional Court Justice Ahn Chang-ho

'Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Law and Fundamental Rights' Topic

Former Constitutional Court Justice Ahn Chang-ho is giving a lecture on 'Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Law and Fundamental Rights.' Photo by Sanghyun Lee lsh2055@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Changwon Far East Forum announced on the 10th that it held the '4th Changwon Far East Forum' on the 9th at the Changwon Far East Broadcasting public hall, with former Constitutional Court Justice Ahn Chang-ho as the lecturer.

This forum was held to recognize the problems of the continuously proposed anti-discrimination bills, including the Equality Act recently proposed by Democratic Party lawmaker Lee Sang-min, and to discuss concrete measures on how the Korean church and society should respond.

The 4th Changwon Far East Forum proceeded in the order of a special praise by soprano Kim Ji-sook, opening prayer by Lee Chang-kyo, chairman of the viewers' committee, and opening declaration by Jo Woo-sung, chairman of the Changwon Far East Forum, followed by congratulatory remarks from National Assembly member Yoon Young-seok (Yangsan Gap) and Kim Ha-yong, chairman of the Gyeongnam Provincial Council.

Former Constitutional Court Justice Ahn, who gave the lecture, stated, "The purpose of the anti-discrimination law, which aims to eliminate discrimination among people, sounds good, but its essence is an attempt to legalize homosexuality," and added, "If this law passes, social problems may arise in places including churches."

He further explained, "The anti-discrimination law undermines the biblical order of creation, and if this law passes, just as the Western church, which was formed over thousands of years, collapsed, the Korean church will suffer great damage, and families and society will experience great confusion."

Finally, he warned, "If the bill passes, churches will not be able to preach about healthy families based on the Bible, and in workplaces and society, speaking about the problems of homosexuality may lead to punitive damages claims, causing harm."

The forum, conducted in strict compliance with quarantine guidelines due to the extension of social distancing level 3, was attended in person by 49 key figures including political figures, pastors, and leaders from the Gyeongnam region, and participation continued through online broadcasting for listeners and interested individuals.

An attendee of the forum shared, "An expert who served as a Constitutional Court Justice clearly and simply explained the problems of the anti-discrimination law threatening the church and families, which provided an opportunity for many to realize the seriousness of this issue and pray."

Meanwhile, the Far East Forum, launched in 2003, is a related organization that supports Far East Broadcasting's mission broadcasting projects, inviting experts from various fields to shed light on major contemporary issues from a Christian worldview, having held over 50 sessions.

Marking its 4th session, the Changwon Far East Forum plans to continue activities presenting biblical perspectives and alternatives through various topics in the future.

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