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Anonymous Coward User ID: 31889090 United States 01/12/2013 06:10 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | More from another soource: The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which focuses on constitutional and human rights law, announced Thursday that American Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen being held in an Iranian prison because of his Christian faith, has told his family that he is being threatened with death. The letter, released Thursday to family members in Iran, comes just days after the ACLJ learned that his case has now been turned over to an Iranian “hanging judge.” “The life of Pastor Saeed is in grave danger,” said Jordan Sekulow, executive director of the ACLJ. “When you read Pastor Saeed’s own words, you understand that Iran has absolutely no regard for human rights and religious freedom. And now facing one of Iran’s most notorious judges, Pastor Saeed is in a real sense an American abandoned in Iran. “The U.S. State Department has done very little to help this U.S. citizen. We continue to press the Obama administration to engage this case—to speak out forcefully on Pastor Saeed’s behalf and put pressure on Iran’s allies to free this American. Time is of the essence.” In a letter released to family members in Tehran Friday, Pastor Saeed underscores the danger he faces daily: “This is the process in my life today: one day I am told I will be freed and allowed to see my family and kids on Christmas (which was a lie) and the next day I am told I will hang for my faith in Jesus. One day there are intense pains after beatings in interrogations, the next day they are nice to you and offer you candy,” Pastor Saeed wrote. [link to www.charismanews.com] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 20068093 United States 01/12/2013 08:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If they send an actual pastor to a hanging judge, A pastor not guilty of hurting little kids or anything, then there must exist a special kind of evil in them. They must have some huge fire pits with their names in neon lights,complete with demonic fanfare awaiting them below! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 32028746 Hong Kong 01/12/2013 08:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | BERLIN – Iranian authorities have recently assigned the case of imprisoned American-Iranian Pastor Saeed Abedini to a Tehran judge sanctioned by the European Union for human rights violations. Quoting: TCS Jordan Sekulow, the executive director of the Washington-based American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) wrote The Jerusalem Post by email on Thursday saying, “This development underscores our growing concern for Pastor Saeed. In a country that’s hostile to human rights and religious freedom, the news that Pastor Saeed’s case has now been handed over to one of Iran’s most notorious judges is deeply troubling. In a real sense, Pastor Saeed is an American abandoned in Iran.” [link to www.jpost.com] (Please support Pastor Saeed with your prayers.) Do you send your prayers to the kids slaughtered by drone attacks? Because they are probably needing some prayer right now. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 32013231 Canada 01/12/2013 08:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | “This is the process in my life today: one day I am told I will be freed and allowed to see my family and kids on Christmas (which was a lie) and the next day I am told I will hang for my faith in Jesus. One day there are intense pains after beatings in interrogations, the next day they are nice to you and offer you candy,” Pastor Saeed wrote. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 31889090 [link to www.charismanews.com] Sounds like they're in the process of brainwashing him. Poor guy. I wish I could send him a message. I'd tell him to keep his mouth shut. It's the only thing that will keep him sane. They will brainwash him in the end if he doesn't. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 16845676 United States 01/12/2013 09:40 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | BERLIN – Iranian authorities have recently assigned the case of imprisoned American-Iranian Pastor Saeed Abedini to a Tehran judge sanctioned by the European Union for human rights violations. Quoting: TCS Jordan Sekulow, the executive director of the Washington-based American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) wrote The Jerusalem Post by email on Thursday saying, “This development underscores our growing concern for Pastor Saeed. In a country that’s hostile to human rights and religious freedom, the news that Pastor Saeed’s case has now been handed over to one of Iran’s most notorious judges is deeply troubling. In a real sense, Pastor Saeed is an American abandoned in Iran.” [link to www.jpost.com] (Please support Pastor Saeed with your prayers.) Do you send your prayers to the kids slaughtered by drone attacks? Because they are probably needing some prayer right now. Done |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 16845676 United States 01/12/2013 09:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Persecuted Christians Have New Allies: World Watch Monitor and Morning Star News [link to www.christianitytoday.com] |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 16845676 United States 01/12/2013 09:57 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The non-denominational Christian relief organization Open Doors has said about 100 million Christians face persecution around the world. The group pointed to an increase in persecution in Africa and the Arab world. 100 mil I am glad we get to post here and sometimes we get name called and red Karma and we all have a purpose , but these people on front lines [link to www.dw.de] |
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Rising Son User ID: 31269856 Japan 01/12/2013 10:12 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thank you for bringing this to our attention, OP. I will pray for this pastor, that his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, whether they be in power or not, come to his aid in this fight for his life. I caution everyone here not to jump to conclusions with this story, with the level of attention it has received in the media, Iran is most likely carefully weighing the consequences of it's actions with regards to this case. Please pray that justice will prevail, and that those who are innocent be set free. "Be still, and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 Truth needs no validation because it is self-evident and undeniable. Therefore, anything that requires validation to be realized or justified as truth must contain at least some degree of falsehood. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] |
dglnomore User ID: 26754228 United States 01/12/2013 10:23 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | preaching Jesus in their country? it's against their laws isn't it? he should have known better and it's out of our hands. he's going to pay the consequences. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 31641957 When you give your life to Christ, you submit to God's will and, yes, sometimes that means persecution. It's not about 'knowing better.' It's about choosing the will of God in spite of the danger and the consequences in this life. It may be out of our hands, but we have the power of prayer. And nothing is too great for the Lord to overcome. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 32033874 United States 01/12/2013 10:44 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | preaching Jesus in their country? it's against their laws isn't it? he should have known better and it's out of our hands. he's going to pay the consequences. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 31641957 I have a better plan. Actually, it's Ann Coulter's plan: [link to old.nationalreview.com] "We should invade their countries, kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity." |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 32028746 Hong Kong 01/12/2013 10:58 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | preaching Jesus in their country? it's against their laws isn't it? he should have known better and it's out of our hands. he's going to pay the consequences. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 31641957 Jesus is a central figure in the Islamic faith, they preach a lot regarding Jesus and all the characters from the Old Testament. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 19928970 United States 01/12/2013 11:20 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | preaching Jesus in their country? it's against their laws isn't it? he should have known better and it's out of our hands. he's going to pay the consequences. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 31641957 When you give your life to Christ, you submit to God's will and, yes, sometimes that means persecution. It's not about 'knowing better.' It's about choosing the will of God in spite of the danger and the consequences in this life. It may be out of our hands, but we have the power of prayer. And nothing is too great for the Lord to overcome. and an absolute disregard toward people who tell you to shut the fuck up, or don't go preaching your religion in their country because they don't want it. |
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