CBN - Iran Pastor Acquitted of Apostasy, Released from Prison

By Efrem Graham, CBN.com

The Iranian pastor sentenced to death for refusing to recant his Christian faith has been released from prison and reunited with his family, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide. . . .

"Pastor Youcef's story is an example of how the world can join together to ensure that justice is served and freedom preserved," the ACLJ said in a statement to CBN News.

"While we praise the release of Pastor Youcef, we must recognize that Iran felt obligated to save face among its people and continue its pattern of suppressing religious freedom with intimidation tactics," they continued. . . .

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