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Christian Educators in Seoul Defend Alternative Schools
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- Christian leaders at Myongji University highlighted the importance of sustaining alternative schools in South Korea.
- The forum emphasized the need for stable financial support that does not compromise the unique Christian character of these schools.
- Education leaders underscored a proposed voucher system to safeguard school autonomy and parental choice.
South Korean education leaders, many from a Christian background, met in Seoul to address the future of alternative schools rooted in faith and individual development.
They noted that recent legal advances have not solved challenges such as reliable funding and fair accreditation for alternative schools.
Professor Ham Seung-soo explained that while the law now recognizes alternative education, families and schools still face practical obstacles that threaten long-term stability.
“After legalization, unresolved issues remain such as unclear financial support and practical constraints in accreditation and registration. Concrete and systematic support policies are required.”
Forum speakers pointed to education vouchers as a solution that would allow these schools to remain independent while also ensuring students and families have educational freedom.
“Alternative education leaders see the voucher system as a key policy to guarantee sustainability, provide parents and students with more learning options, and preserve the schools’ distinctive educational identity,” Professor Ham said.
Christian educators and ministry leaders, including Nam Jin-seok and Rev. Kim Joseph, reaffirmed the biblical mission for diverse, value-driven schooling in Korean society.
Rep. Cho Jung-hoon called for genuine diversity in education, stressing the need to nurture children’s God-given potential by supporting alternative Christian schools.
“Educational diversity is not a choice but a responsibility,” Cho stated. “When only one path is imposed, society stagnates and children’s potential is narrowed. Alternative education is a creative experiment and a public good that enriches our society while complementing public education.”
Biblical principles require Christians to pursue educational systems that uphold faith, family values, and liberty for the next generation. Pray for continued courage, Christian witness, and wise policy decisions for schools pursuing godly excellence.
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- The Lausanne Movement’s LIGHT research division is exploring how artificial intelligence affects the work of fulfilling the Great Commission.
- The LIGHT Briefing calls the Church to ensure AI is used with discernment, prioritizing Christ-centered mission and authentic human relationships.
- Researchers emphasize biblical values by offering an ethical framework that keeps technology aligned with justice, truth, mercy, and love.
Christian leaders are seeking wisdom as artificial intelligence transforms communication, outreach, and discipleship. The Lausanne Movement urges the Church to govern new technologies by faith and grounding in Scripture.
The church is encouraged to reject both fear and misplaced optimism, choosing instead to prayerfully consider how AI can support—never replace—God’s call to spread the Gospel.
“AI is neither savior nor threat in itself. Rather, its value depends on how it is discerned, governed, and deployed by God’s people.”
Believers are challenged to model transparency, fairness, and accountability while recognizing that digital tools can never replace Spirit-led, personal gospel witness.
“The gospel remains unchanged. Biblical commands transcend technological innovation and demand faithful proclamation, regardless of medium.”
It remains vital that evangelism expresses Christ’s love through genuine presence, as only human ambassadors can fulfill the Great Commission’s relational call.
“While AI may augment, it must always serve, not supplant, the spirit-filled human herald in proclaiming the good news and fulfilling the Great Commission.”
The church must move forward with courage and prayer, trusting God’s mission will not falter in the digital age.
Faith Facts
- The World Council of Churches (WCC) expressed deep concern about violence and unrest following Tanzania’s recent election.
- Key opposition leaders faced arrest and exclusion from the election, raising questions about fairness and transparency.
- The WCC called for an investigation into the violence and urged protection of human rights and accountability.
Christian leaders emphasized the sanctity of human life, highlighting that every life is a gift from God and must be honored, even amid political turmoil. They denounced the use of lethal force against citizens standing for peaceful assembly and free expression.
Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC General Secretary, declared,
“Reports of widespread protests, excessive use of force by security agencies, and numerous civilian casualties are deeply distressing and call for urgent moral reflection and accountability.”
He further stated,
“The sanctity of human life — a gift from God — must be protected at all times, and no political process should ever justify the shedding of innocent blood.”
The WCC stands in solidarity with the people of Tanzania, supporting faith-driven calls for peace, dialogue, and justice, and affirming the vital contributions of Christian organizations in seeking reconciliation.
Faithful believers are called to uphold Christian values by praying for Tanzania and advocating for truth, accountability, and protection of freedoms guaranteed by God.
Faith Facts
- The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Kim Davis’s petition, leaving the 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage in place.
- Kim Davis was previously jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, citing her Christian convictions.
- Liberty Counsel continues to support Davis, emphasizing the need to protect religious liberty for public officials.
The Supreme Court’s refusal to reconsider Obergefell v. Hodges keeps the national legalization of same-sex marriage unchanged. The decision also leaves in place a ruling requiring Kim Davis to pay substantial legal fees related to her stand for biblical marriage.
“This cannot be right because government officials do not shed their constitutional rights upon election,” stated Mat Staver, Liberty Counsel Chairman.
Believers must remain vigilant, standing for religious freedom and biblical principles in the public square. Our faith calls us to uphold God’s design for marriage while advocating for the rights of Christians to live out their convictions.
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