Iran denies Pastor's execution order

An Iranian envoy has denied an execution order was issued for Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, but revealed a list of charges against the evangelical Christian that allegedly make him guilty of "offending Islam."

The envoy's denial was prompted by human rights investigator Ahmed Shaheed, who on Monday openly condemned Iran's imprisonment of Nadarkhani in a 36-page report, presented to several U.N. representatives at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.

According to Tiffany Barrans of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), who was present at Monday's council, Shaheed encouraged the Iranian authorities to "reassess the cases of all those listed in [his] report and to reconsider the aforementioned cases presented here today." He specifically mentioned Nadarkhani, saying "Pastor Yousef [sic] Nadarkhani who has been sentenced to death for apostasy…"

Mohammad Javad Larijani of Iran's High Council for Human Rights responded to Shaheed's report, saying it "amounted to nothing more than the repetition of a barrage of unsubstantiated and biased contentions," according to The New York Times.

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Patrick Henry

Any religion that murders preachers of other faiths and believes in destroying other nations just because they dont agree with them is NO religion at all but just a bunch of idiots wanting to rule the world just like Hitler…..They are no better……
- Bobseeks
  
  THe muslims actually helped Hitler during WWII because he promised to exterminate the jews.
- Doris
  
  Why isn't our great humanitarian president all over this sinvce he is a christian himself ha.
  - http://rationalresponses.blogspot.com/ Jeff Dixon
    
    Statement by the Press Secretary on the Case of Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani
    The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms reports that Iranian authorities’ reaffirmed a death sentence for Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani for the sole reason of his refusal to recant his Christian faith. This action is yet another shocking breach of Iran’s international obligations, its own constitution, and stated religious values. The United States stands in solidarity with Pastor Nadarkhani, his family, and all those who seek to practice their religion without fear of persecution—a fundamental and universal human right. The trial and sentencing process for Pastor Nadarkhani demonstrates the Iranian government’s total disregard for religious freedom, and further demonstrates Iran's continuing violation of the universal rights of its citizens.
    - http://rationalresponses.blogspot.com/ Jeff Dixon
      
      The United States calls upon the Iranian authorities to immediately lift the sentence, release Pastor Nadarkhani, and demonstrate a commitment to basic, universal human rights, including freedom of religion. The United States renews its calls for people of conscience and governments around the world to reach out to Iranian authorities and demand Pastor Nadarkhani's immediate release.
      http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/0…
      - Dave
        
        WE knew that Jeff so what your point?
      - http://rationalresponses.blogspot.com/ Jeff Dixon
        
        Dave, I would not expect you to be able to understand.
      - D Rash
        
        Dave, as usual, is an A.H.!
  - Myrtlelinder
    
    What if it hat be a Muslim Islamist in France or in Switzerland or in Canada!!!!
    - Myrtlelinder
      
      Isaiah 57;11-16
      11. And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered em, nor laid it to thy heart: have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not
      12. I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit thee.
      13. When thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind shall carry them all away; vanity shall take them: but he that putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain;
      14. And shall say, Cast ye up, Cast thee up, prepare the way take up the stumbling block out to the way of my people.
      15. For thus saith the high and lofty ONE that inhabits eternity, whose name is HOLY; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite an humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
      16. For I will not contend forever, neither will I b always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me and the souls which I have made.
  - http://aol.com Ed in Florida
    
    There is no evidence that President Obama is a Christian except from his own mouth. If he thinks intelligent Americans believe that he is a Christian simply because he went to Rev. Jeremiah Wright's Church he is simply stupid? All of Obama's actions points to his promotion of Islam while he ignores Christian beliefs and traditions.
Sama

By their fruits shall ye know them.
- msjallen
  
  As long as it is discernment and not judgmental or self-righteous towards another believer. For we all are sinners and should judge ourselves before God by naming our sins to Him alone.
  1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
  As a believer, I have no right to tell another believer how to live their life before the Lord. As parents we have the right to guide our children and tell them how to live but we need to keep our nose out of other people's business. Live and let live. God is the judge and if we judge we will receive the discipline for the one we judge instead of them.
  - Travis
    
    You and people llike you are a big part of the problem. The bible calls on you to judge your own people and not get other groups invovled.
    It's time to stop being self-rightous and start being rightous !
    - msjallen
      
      I believe you need to read your comment to yourself since you must not have read mine correctly.
      Mt. 7:1-2 "Do not judge lest you be judged [to not receive judgment]. [Rom 2:1; 14:4]
      Note: The moment you judge someone else you are out of fellowship and will be disciplined immediately. This is double discipline – self induced and divinely induced (disciplined for judging and the sin of what you’re judged – 2). This is the worst kind of sin you can commit.
      "For in the way you judge [the sin you’re judging], you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you.
    - msjallen
      
      More on judging…
      1.Nosey and critical persons are generally miserably through mental attitude sins.
      2.Nosey and critical people have a deep seeded ego or approbation lust. They want to be recognized, but they can’t be recognized in normal life, so they have to be maligners to be recognized.
      3.While ruining their own lives through legalism, they are generally bullies trying to impose their false standards on others.
      4.These believers are never relaxed and are trouble makers.
      5.These believers are always running after some experience by which they either supplement or condemn they are better than others based on an experience.
      6.There must be separation from such believers – Rom 16:17-18
      - Despeville
        
        More hoaxing while abusing the Scriptures for the sake of your emotionalism…
        Hypocrite are you not judging yourself by condemning others as too judgmental?
dntmkmecomoverther

…and our president thinks diplomacy has a chance with this backassward islamic theocracy…that's a definition of incurable stupid.
- jan
  
  Our president is one of them, he feels the same way. He won't admit it because in his religion they are allowed to lie, cheat, and do what ever to promote islam
- Doris
  
  He is not stupid at all. He is feathering his nest with those of a faith he may be afraid to practice here, but still proves every day he is partial to.
http://youtu.be/SLlvGDFVsf0 Despeville

This man deserves to live in peace and practice his religion but all should know that Nadarkhani is not a Christian nor pastor.
He is in heretical oneness group which denies true one Triune God revealed in His Word.
- Linda F.
  
  Where did you get your information, Des?
  - http://youtu.be/SLlvGDFVsf0 Despeville
    
    From Mohabat News an Iranian and Christian news site:
    
    "..However, what might come as a shock to many evangelical believers is that Pastor Nadarkhani is actually one of the leaders in a growing cult in Iran, which is linked with the Oneness Pentecostalism (Jesus Only) cult, which is non-Trinitarian, believes in baptismal regeneration, and is very closely linked and supported by the United Pentecostal Churches outside of Iran…"
    
    SOURCE; http://bit.ly/zCX5lN
    - Doris
      
      You are saying people who belong to the pentecostal church are not christians.??If it is supported by the United Pentecostal Churchesand thats bad?Maybe Iran is sending out some propoganda because they dont want him to be pitied.
      - http://youtu.be/SLlvGDFVsf0 Despeville
        
        Yes, because God is saying that and His church as well. Check His word of that. One of many examples:
        
        "Everyone who denies the Son does not have the Father either. The person who confesses the Son has the Father also."
        
        ~ 1 John 2:23
        
        The man should be pitied even if he is worshipping Mickey Mouse that is not the point.
jan

What really erks me is that we give support these creaps with our tax nations for their county.
grannyb

Why are the Christians all over the world standing up for him??? Can you answer that one sincerely????????????????????
- Despeville
  
  Because we value life even that of a heretic of heathen.
D Rash

The time has come. for the WORLD to pull it's head from it's backside, and simply NUKE, NUKE, NUKE Iran. They, like ALL MUSLIMS are corrupt, and living in the 7th century. Look at all the problems in the world. What are they, and who causes them? MUSLIMS! All problems facing the world today, …….. about 98% of them trace straight back to Muslims, and who is the most treacherous and presents the biggest threat to the world? IRAN!!! Nuke, Nuke, Nuke, Iran. If you don't, within 10 years (probably less), Iran will Nuke, Israel and America! And Obama, just like his predesessor, "fiddles while Rome burns", and continues to allow Iran to stall, and stall, and procrastinate, and then stall some more, all the while, building their nukes!