Posted on 09/06/2014 2:27:27 AM PDT by Olog-hai
An Iranian Christian pastor already imprisoned for his faith now faces the death penalty after being hit with a bizarre new charge called “spreading corruption on Earth.”
Supporters fear the worst for Pastor Behnam Irani, who was sentenced to six years in prison in 2011 for his Christian activities, including leading a 300-member evangelical congregation in Karaj, a city less than 15 miles outside the capital, Tehran. He is now being held in solitary confinement and suffering numerous health problems, including internal bleeding, according to advocacy group Christian Solidarity Worldwide. …
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Lord Jesus, free him.
“a bizarre new charge called “spreading corruption on Earth.”
Nothing new here, the Saudis and other Islamic monsters have been executing people for this “crime” for years.
“Spreading corruption on Earth” is a catch-all term that can mean opposing the royal family, questioning anything about Wahabi doctrine or pissing off a local government official.
Yes, prayers for this hero.
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