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Christians in Taiwan march in support of traditional definition of  marriage

>Reported by Lin Yi-ying

>Written by Lydia Ma

“Marriage is between a man and a woman for a lifetime!”,  “Say no to the wrong kind of love!

Taiwan needs purity!” read banners held by Christians who  participated in the first inter-

denominational march supporting traditional definition of  marriage. The march was held on

October 24 at Liberty Square in Taipei and participants also  circled nearby streets.

Participants held high other signs with slogans proclaiming  God’s love while supporting

traditional definition of marriage. They urged gay activists and  gay supporters to be

considerate during gay pride parades and stop confusing society  about the real meaning and

>definition of marriage.

“Why did we decide to march? Because we were worried!  There’s a huge gay pride parade

on October 31 and we predict more than 20,000 people will  attend,” said one participant.

According to the event’s convener, Rev. Chen Yu-chiuan from  East Gate Presbyterian Church

in Taipei, Taiwan not only needs God’s love but also needs to  turn away from the wrong kind

of love. Repentance is the only way for Taiwan to receive  God’s forgiveness and salvation.

Another pastor from Taipei said homosexuality isn’t a genetic  problem but a lifestyle choice.

Therefore, homosexual people’s actions and lifestyles can be  changed and corrected if they

are willing. As long as Christians reach out to them in love, they  can be helped and restored

>and can even start anew in life.

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