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12-02-2010, 07:21 PM
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Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death
Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani is sentenced to death by hanging for "apostasy" and/or "abandoning Islam", classified as a "thought crime."
http://www.farsinet.com/persecuted/p...adarkhani.html
"Youcef Nadarkhani - Death Sentence Delivered On November 13, 2010, in Iran, by Jason DeMars
Youcef Nadarkhani, stating that he is to be hung for the crime of apostasy. There are 20 days to appeal the verdict, and Youcef.s attorney is now beginning the process of the appeal....
His wife was also arrested, but released.
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12-02-2010, 07:29 PM
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Re: Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death
Will be praying for him and his family.
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12-03-2010, 02:27 PM
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Re: Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death
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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani is sentenced to death by hanging for "apostasy" and/or "abandoning Islam", classified as a "thought crime."
http://www.farsinet.com/persecuted/p...adarkhani.html
"Youcef Nadarkhani - Death Sentence Delivered On November 13, 2010, in Iran, by Jason DeMars
Youcef Nadarkhani, stating that he is to be hung for the crime of apostasy. There are 20 days to appeal the verdict, and Youcef.s attorney is now beginning the process of the appeal....
His wife was also arrested, but released. |
She was in prison for 4 months!
It also mentioned there were some followers arrested, any word on them?
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12-03-2010, 02:52 PM
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Re: Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death
Apparently the death sentence was informally given, and the outcome of this should be within the next 24-48 hours. We should all pray.
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12-03-2010, 02:57 PM
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Re: Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death
I am weeping...may God help us all to be thankful for freedom...
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12-03-2010, 03:51 PM
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Re: Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death
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I am weeping...may God help us all to be thankful for freedom...
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AMEN!!!!! 
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12-03-2010, 04:06 PM
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Re: Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death
Clarification on Youcef Nadarkhani’s Death Sentence
On December 2, 2010, in Iran, by Jason DeMars
There are rumors circulating that Youcef Nadarkhani was to be executed on Friday December 3rd. These rumors are untrue. Youcef’s attorney stated that the execution has not been scheduled. Secondly, Friday is the Muslim holy day of the week and executions are not scheduled on that day. Sources have stated that the majority of executions are carried out on Wednesday’s.
At this point, a hearing for the appeal has not yet been scheduled with the Supreme Court. When I know more I will certainly let you know.
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12-03-2010, 04:23 PM
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Re: Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death
IRAN — Imprisoned Pastor Officially Charged with Apostasy
The Assize Court of the province of Gilan, Iran, has officially charged Pastor Youcef Nardarkhani with denying that Mohammed was a prophet. The court stated that this resulted in apostasy because Nardarkhani believes in Jesus and has shared his faith with others, according to The Voice of the Martyrs.
The indictment, which was issued by a public prosecutor in the presence of a jury, stated, "He has frequently denied … the great prophet of Islam and the rule of the sacred religion of Islam. ... He has proven his apostasy by organizing evangelistic meetings and inviting others to Christianity, establishing a house church, baptizing people, expressing his faith to others and denying Islamic values." According to court documents, when Pastor Youcef was asked about his faith, he told authorities, "Since I was born in a Muslim family, I was Muslim until I converted to Christianity at the age of 19." He openly acknowledged accepting Jesus Christ. The court also stated that the apostasy charge was determined a crime according to Islamic theologians.
Pastor Youcef's defense attorneys have entered a not guilty plea to the charges, arguing that "since there is no punishment specified in the Islamic judicial system of Iran and other penal laws [on apostasy] ... their client has not committed a crime to deserve a punishment." The indictment, however, stated that as an apostate, Pastor Youcef will be executed. His lawyers have 20 days to appeal the indictment. The Voice of the Martyrs encourages you to continue praying for Pastor Youcef and his family. Pray that his appeal will be successful and that he will be release
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12-03-2010, 05:25 PM
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Re: Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death
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According to court documents, when Pastor Youcef was asked about his faith, he told authorities, "Since I was born in a Muslim family, I was Muslim until I converted to Christianity at the age of 19." He openly acknowledged accepting Jesus Christ. The court also stated that the apostasy charge was determined a crime according to Islamic theologians.
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Oh, I see why he is in this predicament. Only God can intervene in this. Pastor Youcef knows what he got himself into and I am very sure he has placed his life in the hands of God. Eternal life is what is on his mind. I pray for his deliverance and safety, but if not - God bless him still!
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12-03-2010, 05:30 PM
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Re: Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death
Isn't Iran on the *ahem* the Human Rights Committee of the UN....
Praying for this man and his family.
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