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God Of Wonders: Imprisoned Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani Released, Acquitted Of Apostasy

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At one point it seemed that his imminent death was all but certain, but the Lord our God has other plans. All praise and honor and glory and power we give to our King forever! …

Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani walks out of jail in Iran and greets his family

Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani walks out of jail in Iran and greets his family

Christianity Today – “An Iranian pastor sentenced to death for apostasy has been acquitted and released, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

CSW, which supports the persecuted church, has been informed that Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has been freed from prison and is now at home with his family.

Pastor Nadarkhani made an appearance in court today during which the apostasy charges against him were dropped.

However, he was found guilty of evangelising Muslims and sentenced to three years in prison.

He was released immediately because he had already served this time in prison, after being held behind bars since the apostasy charges were first levelled against him in 2009.

Pastor Nadarkhani was arrested in his home city of Rasht after he questioned the Muslim monopoly of religious instruction for children, which he felt was unconstitutional.

He was sentenced to death for apostasy the following year. Then in 2011, the Supreme Court said the charges would be dropped if he converted to Islam, something Pastor Nadarkhani refused to do.

CSW had expected the pastor to face new charges in court today for unspecified crimes, but he was instead released.

CSW’s Chief Executive, Mervyn Thomas said he was delighted over Pastor Nadarkhani’s release.

‘We commend the Iranian judiciary for this step, which is a triumph for justice and the rule of law,’ he said.

‘While we rejoice at this wonderful news, we do not forget hundreds of others who are harassed or unjustly detained on account of their faith, and CSW is committed to continue campaigning until all of Iran’s religious minorities are able to enjoy religious freedom as guaranteed under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Iran is party.'” Source – Christianity Today.

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  1. Denise's avatar
    Denise
    09/08/2012 at 10:57 AM
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    G-d really does answer prayers. Americas’ leaders should sit up and take notice. However, after their vulger display in Charlotte, leaving G-d, and Jerusalem, out of the Democratic party platform, and then when they realized how unpopular it was, they rushed to vote them both back in. I am thrilled that Pastor Nadarkhani remained fathful, what an awesome testimony he has; in a way, I’m a little jealous. Now that the Marxis leadership in America has shown their dirty, filthy, drawers, to the entire world, even if only for a breif moment, now nobody can support them and claim that they didn’t know that they are the enemies of the living G-d. Liberals, and Muslims, hate the G-d of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The relase of Pastor Nadarkhani shows who is really in control, and it ain’t the ruleing elites, or allah, and his followers.

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      Anonymous
      09/08/2012 at 11:17 AM
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      Praise and Glory to our Father in heaven. Amen

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    Kurt J.
    09/08/2012 at 11:18 AM
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    Hallelujah!

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    Sally Richardson
    09/08/2012 at 5:35 PM
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    He indeed is able! Thankyou, Lord.

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    iamnotashamedofthegospelofchrist
    09/08/2012 at 9:24 PM
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    Thank you Jesus!

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    V H Sealey
    09/09/2012 at 8:34 AM
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    So happy that Pastor Nadarkhani is free. Praise God.

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    Mitah
    09/09/2012 at 1:01 PM
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    We praise our G-d for His faithfulness, we praise Him because He indeed is G-d and He inhabits in the praise of His people. Pastor Nadarkhani has been in the prayers of G-d’s family and now we rejoice in his freedom.

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    Maggie Goodchild
    09/09/2012 at 5:52 PM
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    Delighted that Pastor Nadarkhani has been realeased. It is great to see justice being done. may he enjoy true freedom from now on.

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    shofar37
    09/10/2012 at 1:19 AM
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    Reblogged this on shofar37.

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    Anonymous
    09/10/2012 at 4:25 PM
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    We praise You our Lord God and King for the freeing of Pastor Nadarkhani – You are our God of steadfastness and encouragement – You are He who sets the prisoners free. You who causes Your chosen ones to glorify Your Name by being faithful to You who is faithful. Hallelujah!

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    Nivetha
    11/28/2012 at 8:48 AM
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    Thank u jesus.very happy to here such kind of news.always jesus kind to everyone.praise god always.he knows what to do for us.

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