All week we have been covering the pending decision by Iran concerning the fate of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, and we're very thankful that many secular outlets have picked up this vital news, including CNN.
CNN reporter Dan Merica spoke to VOM's Todd Nettleton about how American Christians are responding to the plight of Youcef.
Nadarkhani's trial and his possible execution have engaged American Christians, as well. Todd Nettleton, spokesman for Voice of the Martyrs, a Christian organization that attempts to assist with persecuted and minority churches around the world, called the news of the new charges proof that international attention on the issue is working.
"They are feeling the attention, they are feeling the weight of the eyes of the world watching how they are treating this man," Nettleton said. "I am dumbfounded, though that at this stage in the game, this is what they would trot out."
Voice of the Martyrs manages a Facebook page that has brought a lot of attention to Nadarkhani's trial. With comments updated by the minute, thousand of people have taken to Facebook to spread the word about the pastor.
In light of this news, Nettleton said the Facebook page would continue to be active.
"I think our first response will be prayer for pastor Youcef," Nettleton said. "Prayer that justice will be done and that he will remain faithful no matter that the days ahead may bring for him."
You may read the full CNN article here. Thank you all for praying for Pastor Youcef and his family during this difficult time.
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