Pastors Gather as Christian Leaders Worldwide Unite Online for Religious Freedom and Human Dignity
Chandigarh, September 23, 2026: Christian pastors and leaders gathered across national borders for an international program addressing human rights, religious freedom, and the essence of faith. Pastors in the national capital participated in person at Statesman House, while Christian leaders from other countries joined online from their respective locations, in a program organized with the support of the Beautiful Bridge Project. The event, held in two parts — a general session on human rights and religious freedom, followed by a regional session on the essence of faith — brought leaders together to reflect on the responsibility of faith communities to protect human dignity, uphold religious freedom, and respond responsibly when fundamental rights are at stake. A significant portion of the discussion focused on the case of Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old chairman of Shincheonji Church of Jesus in South Korea, whose pretrial detention has drawn attention in South Korea and abroa...