Contents tagged with persecution
Filed in: Radical Islam | by Matthew Clark | 5:15 PM Oct. 10, 2012
Christians in Egypt Remember the Massacre One Year Ago
One year ago, dozens of Christians were murdered in Egypt as the nation’s military carried out a brutal massacre. Coptic Christians were peacefully protesting the government’s failure to take any action against a Muslim militia which had burned down a church. Egypt’s military fired on the crowd, running over civilians with their tanks. Yesterday, Christians gathered in Egypt in memory of what transpired a year ago. As one Egyptian Christian who participated in yesterday&rsquo... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Matthew Clark | 3:19 PM Sep. 20, 2012
Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani Writes Moving Letter of “Gratitude” after Release
Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani wrote the following letter to all those who supported him and his stand for Christ, “the cause that I defend,” following his release after nearly 3 years of illegal imprisonment in Iran for his faith. Not to us, LORD, not to us, but to Your Name be glory, for Your faithfulness, for Your loyalty…. Psalm 115:1 Salaam! (Peace be upon you!) I glorify and give grace to the Lord with all my heart. I am grateful for all the blessings that He ga... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Tiffany Barrans | 9:31 AM Sep. 12, 2012
The Names and Faces of Iranian Persecuted Christians
Pastor Youcef’s recent release, after spending almost three years in prison under the threat of execution, is a testament to the power of prayer and how individuals can make a difference when they join together. With eyes all around the world fixed on Iran, now is the time to raise our voices, both in celebration for Pastor Youcef’s release and for the many other Christians persecuted in Iran for their faith. While there are numerous Christians who face persecution, today we choose ... Continue Reading
Filed in: Radical Islam | by David French | 3:19 PM Sep. 11, 2012
Egypt Grows More Dangerous
Two stories today highlight that Egypt is on the brink of disaster. First, in an eery echo of Iran in 1979, protestors have stormed the American embassy, pulled down the American flag, and replaced it with the black flag of radical Islam. Thankfully, the embassy staff had been alerted to a possible disturbance and had already evacuated the embassy. This attack, however, is a breach of international law and a direct affront to American prestige and influence in Egypt. At the same time, report... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Jay Sekulow | 1:57 PM Sep. 10, 2012
Freedom for Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani; Others Still Face Persecution
What an incredible blessing. As you now know, after nearly three years of imprisonment and facing a death sentence, Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani was released by Iranian officials on Saturday. I want to thank all who stood with us in support of Pastor Youcef. More than three million people received a tweet each day for nearly a year, keeping this important case in the spotlight. While our work in this country and abroad focused on securing Pastor Youcef's unconditional release, I was shocked it hap... Continue Reading
