Iranian crackdown on Christians: Christian about to be executed in Iran for apostasy
An Iranian pastor is set to be executed for apostasy if he doesn't renounce his Christian faith - and while the latest updates provide hope for an acquittal the case is a strong warning against the spread of Islamic law in the Middle East. Where is the outcry from the left over this man being executed for his faith? After all, the liberals cry over the slightest hint of "inequality" here in America, but when a man is about to be executed for simply believing in Jesus you hear nothing! Where is the media? Where is the President? Ref. Source 2
Iran Threatens To Kill Evangelical Christians Unless They "Repent" Christians say
Militants with suspected ties to Iranian security forces have threatened to kill nearly a dozen evangelical Christians who fled Iran unless they "repent" and return to Islam, well-informed sources told Worthy News early Sunday, October 2.
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Iran Jails Pastor Extra Year Before Feared Execution
Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has to serve at least one more year in prison before he may be executed for refusing to abandon his faith in Christ and return to Islam, an official assisting him told Worthy News Thursday, December 14.
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Iran Detains Dozen Christians In Major City
At least a dozen devoted Christians from Iran's third largest city remained in jail Saturday, March 17, as part of an attempt by authorities to discourage Muslims and Christian converts to attend church services, Iranian Christians said.
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Jailed Iranian Pastor Facing Death Denied Medical Care
A jailed Iranian pastor, who may be executed for "apostasy", already faces death as authorities continue to deny him medical care despite earlier promises, a church official and close friend told Bmay be Worthy News.
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Iran Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani Released; At Home
Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who was sentenced to death and became a symbol of what his church called 'suffering Christians" in this heavily Islamic nation, could embrace his wife and children Saturday, September 8, after he was unexpectedly released from prison, Worthy News learned.
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Iran Churches Warn Of Christmas Raids Detentions
Iranian Church leaders have urged prayers for Christians in Iran amid concerns authorities will raid more house churches and detain believers over the Christmas and Western New Year period.
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Iranian-American Pastor Imprisoned in Iran
In Iran, an Iranian-born American pastor with dual citizenship remains behind bars in Evin prison for the holidays.
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