Youcef Nadarkhani, Iranian Pastor, May Face Execution For 'Apostasy From Islam' (REPORT)

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Last edited Thu Feb 23, 2012, 11:50 PM - Edit history (1)

Revolting.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/23/youcef-nadarkhani-iranian-pastor-death-execution_n_1297262.html?ref=religion

Youcef Nadarkhani, an Iranian pastor who in 2010 was found guilty of apostasy and sentenced to death for refusing to recant Christianity, may have received a final execution order, according to the American Center for Law and Justice and Fox News.

Neither Human Rights Watch nor Amnesty International could verify the information for The Huffington Post, but the White House on Thursday afternoon issued a statement condemning the reports and calling on Iran to release Pastor Nadarkhani.

"This action is yet another shocking breach of Iran’s international obligations, its own constitution, and stated religious values," the White House statement read. "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."

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[1ProudAtheist]

1. Just Another Classic Example

Of what happens when a country allows religion to be used to make laws. ALL religion should be forced back into closed rooms and out of the public spectre.

[CBHagman]

2. I was looking for updates and/or action on his behalf...

...but there's no update at Amnesty International, at least not yet.

[TheWraith]

3. You have the wrong link there. nt

[ProgressiveProfessor]

4. It is clearly called for in the sharia as the price of apostasy