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White House & State Dept. Call on Iran to Release Christian Pastor Condemned to Death

On Tuesday, The Blaze reported that Iran has likely issued an execution order for Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, the Christian leader who has been under siege since his 2009 arrest on apostasy charges. Now, the White House and the State Department have stepped forward to call for Iranian leadership to release Nadarkhani. Additionally, the U.S. government has strongly condemned the Middle Eastern nation’s ongoing assault on religious freedom.

White House & State Department Condemn Iran on Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani

In a statement issued on Feb. 23, the White House chastised the pastor’s treatment, writing:

The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms reports that Iranian authorities’ reaffirmed a death sentence for Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani for the sole reason of his refusal to recant his Christian faith.

The statement went on to call this purported action “yet another shocking breach of Iran’s international obligations, its own constitution, and stated religious values.” This commentary, while welcomed by advocates and institutions like the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) that have been working for Nadarkhani’s release, comes at a time when the Obama administration is being accused of infringing upon religious peoples’ rights here in America.

White House & State Department Condemn Iran on Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani

In its statement, the White House went on to say that the U.S. “stands in solidarity with Pastor Nadarkhani, his family, and all those who seek to practice their religion without fear of persecution—a fundamental and universal human right.”

Additionally, it specifically references the pastor’s trial and his ongoing battle with the Iranian government — a fight that could cost him his life. The proclamation continues, calling for the international community to also take a stand on the matter:

The United States calls upon the Iranian authorities to immediately lift the sentence, release Pastor Nadarkhani, and demonstrate a commitment to basic, universal human rights, including freedom of religion.  The United States renews its calls for people of conscience and governments around the world to reach out to Iranian authorities and demand Pastor Nadarkhani’s immediate release.

White House & State Department Condemn Iran on Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani

Marc C. Toner, Deputy Spokesperson for the State Department issued a similar statement on Thursday as well:

The United States is deeply concerned by reports that a provincial court has renewed the execution order for Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani. Mr. Nadarkhani is facing a death sentence on charges of apostasy and has refused to recant his Christian faith. Such government persecution for simply following one’s faith is common in Iran, where followers of many religious traditions face harsh treatment and severe violations of their religious freedom. We have also witnessed a dramatic increase in the arrest of adherents to the Baha’i Faith recently, as well as an increase in repression of freedom of expression in all forms. We stand with religious and political leaders from around the world in condemning Youcef Nadarkhani’s conviction and call for his immediate release.

The ACLJ, which quite often stands in opposition to the Obama administration on various religious freedom issues, applauded these comments. Additionally, the group also said that these statements reaffirm that this execution order could be carried out at any time. Thus, ACLJ Executive Director Jordan Sekulow mirrored the White House’s call for international action, saying, “It is absolutely critical that we continue to place international pressure on Iran for Pastor Youcef’s immediate and unconditional release.”

The group has also launched a ”Tweet for Youcef” campaign that allows users of the social media platform to make their voices heard, while educating their followers about Nadarkhani’s plight.

Comments (63)

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  • Mr.Fitnah
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 7:16pm

    Dropping burning korans would seem to be a better option than dropping bombs.
    Let them kill them selves in outrage.

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  • TOMSERVO
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 5:41pm

    Why would a socialist Muslim Kenyan want to free this Christian? Oh, I see because he’s not those things. Makes sense.

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    • A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 7:13pm

      As difficult as it is to see this injustice to a human being, we have no authority to intervene in the affairs of another country.

      Follow Thomas Jefferson on this matter!

      See here.

      Third Annual Message to Congress by Thomas Jefferson
      http://www.teachingamericanhistory.org/library/index.asp?docu*****ment=664
      (Remove asterisks)

      “We have seen with sincere concern the flames of war lighted up again in Europe, and nations with which we have the most friendly and useful relations engaged in mutual destruction. While we regret the miseries in which we see others involved let us bow with gratitude to that kind Providence which, inspiring with wisdom and moderation our late legislative councils while placed under the urgency of the greatest wrongs, guarded us from hastily entering into the sanguinary contest, and left us only to look on and to pity its ravages. These will be heaviest on those immediately engaged. …”

      (Continued on next post)

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    • A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 7:21pm

      (Continued from prior post)

      “… Yet the nations pursuing peace will not be exempt from all evil. In the course of this conflict, let it be our endeavor, as it is our interest and desire, to cultivate the friendship of the belligerent nations by every act of justice and of incessant kindness; to receive their armed vessels with hospitality from the distresses of the sea, but to administer the means of annoyance to none; to establish in our harbors such a police as may maintain law and order; to restrain our citizens from embarking individually in a war in which their country takes no part; to punish severely those persons, citizen or alien, who shall usurp the cover of our flag for vessels not entitled to it, infecting thereby with suspicion those of real Americans, and committing us into controversies for the redress of wrongs not our own;”

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    • A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 8:08pm

      In fact, it was our own CIA’s prior involvement, in 1953, that empowered the radical Islamists against the people of Iran, in the first place!

      See here.

      Is Ron Paul serious? Blowback in 1979 from a 1953 coup?
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldgbOxDX6DE

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  • m2matarazzo
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 4:22pm

    Wow, is everyone afraid of Hillary and OBAMA? Are they kidding, we no longer have any leadership in our country. Real scary!

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  • Collbuzz
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 3:05pm

    Yes, yes! A strongly worded letter is EXACTLY what we need, what we must do! Iran gives a flying crap what we think or say. Get real. I will pray for God’s peace to be upon this man and his family. .

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  • Arcangel Michael
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 3:00pm

    Jesus. I trust in You

    http://thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/chaplethistory.php

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AySdEJx50Z0&feature=related

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  • palerider54
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:50pm

    Can you imagine the uproar if we did the same thing to a Christian who had converted to Islam ?

    This proves they are nothing but rabid animals that need to be exterminated.

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  • IMCHRISTIAN
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:21pm

    Sure took them long enough to contact them. A life is in jeopardy and he is much faster going to play golf. Prayers are with the Pastor and family.

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    • Nightjar
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:42pm

      IMO think you got that right. And if they won’t allow Christianity there hope he and his family will move here in the USA or anywhere else safe.
      So much for “peaceful Islam”………..

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  • blanco5
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:19pm

    Oooooh…….I bet iran is shaking in their boots when prez islama and holder make threats!

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    • Atlanticgrl
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 4:16pm

      LOL. Right? Well and they know the “threats” from Oby are for political gain only. He’s just doing it for show… he “has to” or put his faith and loyalties in to question – again.

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  • Texas.7
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:06pm

    Mr President,

    I applaud the stand that you are taking (though late). If you are listening to us, please hear the entirety of what we are saying. Christianity protects freedom, and Islam (radical) enslaves. You claim Christ, but deny Him with your actions. We will not deny Him any longer with our silence. I pray that you open your heart to the true will of God, and stand with us on the side of God. I believe in the healing power of Christ, and even now, He can heal this nation. I pray that you consider the side you stand on, which is evident in the fruit of your actions.

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:31pm

      Dwight David Eisenhower was a Christian. He carried out the destruction of a democratic election in Iran. He placed the citizens of a sovereign nation under the foot of a tyrant. The Christian presidents who followed kept that unelected in power for 26 years. For 26 years Christian leaders punished a Muslim nation.

      George Bush is an evangelical Christian. He invaded the sovereign nation of Iraq, a nation that did not threaten, and had no capacity to threaten, the United States. Bush did this under the guise of misinformation, called lies on the street. Iraq is a Muslim nation.

      Do your own review of history in regards to Egypt. You will find the same Christian on Muslim oppression.

      Review your history of Christian Americans unconditionally rendering their support to as Jewish Zionist state, that like the Reich, seeks an ethnically pure state.

      Don’t play the religious card. History tells a different story than your fiction.

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    • Texas.7
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:46pm

      THE_JERK,
      This is not “playing the religious card”- my comments address real religious persecution and the forced abandonment of God by our nation’s leaders. My comments to the president are for a return to Christian values. Whether or not Christians throughout history have shown the teachings of Christ in their words or actions is irrelevant. We are calling for a resurgence of Christian morals, which also embrace the belief that freedom of religion is what made this nation free. So we are not calling for forced conversion, but stand as one, defending our faith and the integrity of this nation, under God. We believe in the God given rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness- and that we need to return to our founding designed: to be one nation, under God.

      Mr. President,
      If you are going to really take a stand against Christian persecution, here is a website that is very educational regarding the persecuted church around the world.

      http://www.persecution.com/

      Everyone, please pray for revival!

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    • techengineer11
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 2:28pm

      The_Jerk
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:31pm
      Dwight David Eisenhower was a Christian. He carried out the destruction of a democratic election in Iran

      While he may or may not have been a Christian he was referred to as a Swedish Jew in his yearbook. He did receive favoritism throughout his career.

      Recall also that Eisenhower was responsible for “ Operation Keelhaul ” – where allied forces rounded over two million anti-Communists who escaped Stalin and tuned them over to Russian forces. Part of the Yalta Agreement between the Big Three — Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill — involved the repatriation of Russians to their respective homelands where they were either immediately executed or sent to die in the Gulag.

      When you begin to look at the big picture it begins to make sense.

      On a positive note he was the one that warned us to beware of the overreaches of the Military Industrial Complex.. Years ago it use to make me so mad for people to say this but now it‘s like why can’t everyone understand this… I use to only want to believe the best in everyone..

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    • techengineer11
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 4:48pm

      The_Jerk
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:31pm
      Dwight David Eisenhower was a Christian. He carried out the destruction of a democratic election in Iran

      Furthermore, do you know that Eisenhower wrote an executive order suspending Geneva Convention rules forbidding the Red Cross to even visit German concentration camps after the War.. Allowing up to a million soldiers to perish?

      Even the Nazis didn’t even suspend Red Cross visits to any of it camps at any time during the War.
      I thought that you might find that interesting.. I doubt seriously the man was a Christian.

      Something to consider when they are promoting the Holocaust industry is to ask them were the Red Cross in on it as well.. Were they are all anti-Semitic as well like the Nazis..

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    • Bill Burns
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 7:37am

      Dear JERK: You have been dreadfully misinformed. Your Presidential “history” is left slanted fiction based on liberal opinions.

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  • Joshua7
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:05pm

    I stand with Pastor Nadarkhani and continually pray for him and his family.

    Also, Rep Ron Paul is insane if thinks negotiating with these people is possible.

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:34pm

      When was the last time Iran was an aggressor and attack another nation? Not in your lifetime.

      Now ask that same question about America and Israel. Facts do matter in the non-propagandist real world, which is why America is continuously losing credibility in that real world.

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    • whatthecrazy
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 3:44pm

      @ The jerk you really just seem to be anti christian,anti jew and thats fine that is your choice but to say Iran has never attacked another nation is incorrect.Iran attacks others all the time by proxy.The government there is evil period.

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  • hmblsrvnt
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:37pm

    Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

    21To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:46pm

      Religious fundamentalism revealed. This is absolutely no different from the practices of radical Muslim fundamentalism.

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    • Texas.7
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:01pm

      THE_JERK,
      Read Luke chapter 15 to see how God deal with those who stray from the faith, Jesus came to reconcile us to God, forgive our sins, and bring the Spirit of God to indwell mankind so that we can have eternal life. He pursues the lost and embraces the found. He is the Good Shepherd (Ps 80:1, Is 40:11) who came to feed His sheep, as the Passover Lamb, as revealed when He was laid in a manger symbolizing as Bread of Life- to feed the sheep.

      Read how God views prodigals in Luke, chapter 15. The good Father not only allowed the son demanding freedom to leave, but sent him off with the desires of his heart. Then, when the son found only pain and emptiness in the world and returned, the Father ran towards him, welcoming him back into the family. And the further one wanders from God, the deeper the gratitude for His forgiveness. God didn’t send servants after the son to kill him for his blindness (apostasy), He simply loved him. Christians treat apostates with love and prayers, standing ready to welcome them back into the Body of Christ, and continually reminding them that they are loved.

      Please do not compare Christianity, which espouses freedom for all, and worships the God who established free will for Islam, which operates through threats, force and coercion.

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:43pm

      Texas, it’s not what Christians say. It’s what they do. And, as demonstrated, Christians are ‘not’ following the New Testament. They are hiding behind their religion to be aggressors and start wars. Christians are engaged in Old Testament, Pharisee-ism, the foundation of which is modern day Judaism.

      Since you claim to read the Bible, read John Chapter 8. It is the New Testament and it is unequivocal, as it is Christ’s own words. You, like many, are more false prophet than follower of scripture… and we were forewarned.

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    • Texas.7
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 2:05pm

      Jerk,
      You chose an excellent chapter in the NT to support our cause:

      Regarding the persecuted church around the world, as well as the abandonment of God in our nation:

      John 8:7 … “He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” (When they were going to stone the woman for adultery)

      John 8:31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” (not sure why this contradicts what I have been saying)

      Most of the rest asserts the Deity of Christ. It also shows how people who don’t want to hear the truth are eager to kill those who speak it. But even when they wanted to kill Jesus Christ, He did not seek their blood, but encouraged them towards freedom. Not sure how this contradicts what I am saying either???

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  • hmblsrvnt
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:36pm

    7He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. 11He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt at all by the second death. 17He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it. 26To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations—

    27‘He will rule them with an iron scepter;

    he will dash them to pieces like pottery’b—

    just as I have received authority from my Father. 28I will also give him the morning star.He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels11I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. 12Him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will he leave it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on him my new name. 13He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:48pm

      Radical religious fundamentalism. No different.

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    • SquidVetOhio
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:05pm

      @THE_JERK

      You are truly sad sir. God have mercy on you for comparing His love and mercy to the brutality of these former Babylonian pagans whose savagery is only bested by athiest tyrants of history.

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:50pm

      SquidVetOhio, if it is savagery and genocidal mania that you desire, read the conquests of Moses and Joshua. Moses’ own men could not stomach the blood-lust of Moses regarding the Midianites. It was so gruesome a holocaust, that his officers quit. Moses, in Hitler-esque fashion, blew a cork and ordered his officers to go back and kill, kill, kill.

      Lack of knowledge results in poor, uninformed, decisions.

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  • Bro. Chuck
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:32pm

    Brother Yousef…

    You and your family are in our prayers…

    Father,
    May you lift Bro. Yousef and his family and hold them closely….
    Your Will, Adonai -
    we believe You are Faithful and Gracious unto Your Children, Lord.
    Build a hedge and send Your angels to look over them that they be overshadowed with Your Mercy -
    and that they be strengthened by Ruach HaKodesh during this time…

    Let Bro. Yousef find favor in Your eyes…
    that he be ready and steadfast in his faith and obedience to You.
    Pour out Your Shalom on them and Re-Assure them of your Love
    Let them be an inspiring and awesome testimony of Your Might and Glory…

    And where two or more may ask, humbly and earnestly, for their safety and well being….
    we know You are Faithful to hear our prayers for our brother & his family, Father….

    We thank You for Your Love for us…
    for Your Longsuffering -
    we have turned and wandered from You…
    yet You kept Your Outstretched Arm extended to us even in our rebellion.

    We Thank You for the Sacrifice of Yeshua that we would have The Way to be restored into relationship with You.

    Renew us unto You, Lord….

    In Yeshua’s Precious Name we ask You, Father…..

    Be Bless’d

    Bro. Chuck

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:44pm

      Is this man an American citizen? No. Then why is America sticking its nose into the internal affairs of another sovereign nation? Propaganda in order to go to war for Israel.

      Where’s Great Britain, France, Italy, … ? Why always the United States? Israel.

      Israel is costing America. America is being betrayed by dual loyal citizens whose first loyalty rests with Israel. America first citizens would not be following the study written back in 1996 for the state of Israel. http://www.iasps.org/strat1.htm

      The policies of Israel are not the policies of America. Religious fanatics are the only one’s who believe that they are.

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    • TheObamanation
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:50pm

      I’ll stand by Israel 100 % of the time … and … Iran NEVER …

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    • SquidVetOhio
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:09pm

      This man is my brother in Christ and my hero. We will spend an eternity together as family. A family your Creator desires you to be part of. You truly do not understand anything.

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    • Andy Cooper
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:17pm

      @The_Jerk I pity you, sir. Your hatred of our strategic partner Israel is not just bigoted, but also dangerous, and even nearing treasonous. I’m sure that in your biased ignorance you have not taken notice of the fact that the US and Israel have been working together to strengthen our mutual military technology for years. Would you have us sacrifice one of our allies to radical Islam? Why? Are you a radical Muslim yourself? Only a Muslim could scratch an Iranian Christian and find a Jew. May God have mercy on your soul.

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    • True American66
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:25pm

      ..because @ the-jerk….This IS America, not Great Britian, France, or Italy. When did you start to believe that America needs any other country’s backing to LEAD the world in standing up for the rights that ever human deserves…..no wonder this country is on the decline, with people like you who want to WAIT for others to LEAD.

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    • Peter Yohansen
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:33pm

      @ THE_JERK

      Some people here have names that fit their personality. I see you’re continuing the trend.

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    • Bro. Chuck
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:37pm

      @Jerk?

      know that He looks and sees all that is in our hearts….
      not just the words we speak.

      There are prayers that go out to Him for the folks like you…
      that His Spirit reveal that Love…
      His Mercy.

      The nature is to pull away…
      to run and suffer alone in our miseries.
      yet?
      we only have the misery because we have come to places that we do not belong.
      this world is come a long way from where it started there in that garden…
      when we HAD relationship with our Creator…

      all of this is the result of distancing ourselves further and further from Him and His Will for us.
      I find it sad that some have no reference point from which to assess where they actually stand.
      when that Good News is available, they run, cupping their ears –
      afraid that in hearing and ultimately “knowing” those Words of Truth?
      they would have to make a turn…
      give something up that they wrongly understand as “important”….

      Do not be deceived…
      Our Creator is pouring out His Spirit upon His Creation….
      Those that are moved will “hear” and come to realize.
      Those that chose to ignore -
      that elect to move away even a little further….
      they will come to a suprising awakening.

      How do you explain the immensity of this thing,
      to those who are so consummed in the minutia of their limited understanding?

      Father, do not hold back the outpouring of Your Truth upon this lost world….

      Be Bless’d in Yeshua…

      Bro. Chuck

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  • brntout
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:23pm

    What’s up here? Yesterday they were showing their weakness by cow-towing and apologizing all over the place about burning some Quarans, ( sp-5 I’m sure) and today they are war-thumping their chests in solidarity for his right to practice his religion in his own way. Too late to recant Iran’s view on your weak policies you idiot.Not buying it….ever.

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  • momprayn
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:10pm

    This with an announcement from the WH just now that Obama plans on doing even MORE public APOLOGIES to Afghan re the burning of the Koran – reiterating their “respect” for their religion……
    Uh…..killing people who have left Islam is the NORM that is taught in this murderous religion/culture/government and there is absolutely no reason to “respect” it !!!!!!!!!!! This is so maddening and dangerous.

    Book: “Gods War on Terror” by Walid Shoebat (ex Muslim terrorist converted to Christianity)
    http://www.shoebat.com

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  • flsnipe
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:09pm

    Why the sudden switch does O bummer Needs some one else to apologize too He usually supports this type of actions does he know this guy is a cristian?

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    • brntout
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:37pm

      Guess it would take one to know one….But I digress.

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  • cessna152
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:07pm

    Youcef, when God asks for “all of you” you take God seriously! You are building treasures for eternity, you are TOO good for this world! God bless you….

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  • momrules
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:06pm

    This administration has totally ignored the wholeslaughter of Christians in the Middle East and northern Africa by Muslims.
    Suddenly they are interested in saving one Christian in Iran. Why?

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    • CatB
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:11pm

      Because they can’t ignore one person .. people will let groups be ignored but you know they HAVE TO BE receiving a lot of heat on this … they should stand up for both .. but we know which side this administration is REALLY on.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:13pm

      You know exactly why Mom…because it’s suddenly in their best interests to be the champion of religious freedom. My Bible study class has been praying for Youcef for months and now, all of a sudden, Obama notices him. Obama is using this man’s situation for political gain. Although, I do hope it works…even though Obama couldn’t care less.

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    • momrules
      Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:33pm

      CatB and Gonzo…….You are both right. A lot of prayers have been going to God on behalf of Pastor Nadarkhani, mine included and I hope He is using Obama to secure his release.
      My problem with Obama is that Iran is a hot topic now. We all know he couldn’t care less about religeous freedom or how many Christians are killed, so how is he planning to use the Pastor in his future plans for Iran?

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  • paulusmaximus
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:05pm

    I pray for this man and his courage! The hope of any real attempt to rescue him AND his family by the Obama administration is absolutely without merit, This is just a political move on an election year.

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  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:04pm

    Maybe they will send him home on the drone Obama demanded back……

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  • jakartaman
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:03pm

    Youcef is the real deal
    A true man of GOD
    He knows that his destiny is in the hands of the ALL MIGHTY
    That said God works his ways through man
    I pray that this good man will be saved.

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  • Harry Assenback
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:01pm

    God Bless You Pastor Nadarkhani

    John 15:18
    If the world hates you (Islam), keep in mind that it hated me first.

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  • hauschild
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 12:01pm

    Wow – such strong language from the Marxist regime. Yeah, I’m sure a totalitarian regime will get right on that request.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 11:59am

    “the U.S. government has strongly condemned the Middle Eastern nation’s ongoing assault on religious freedom.”
    Coming from the Obama administration, that’s rich…really rich.

    Pray for Youcef folks.

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  • SamIamTwo
    Posted on February 24, 2012 at 11:55am

    Let’s see if Obama and Hillary have the juice to make it happen…send in Bill and Jimmy…what a bloody mess the whole world is in…every-time we have a weak president things run a muck.

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