Tag : Pastor Saeed Abedini
50 Shades Darker title : '#50DollarsNot50Shades' Drive Backed by Naghmeh Abedini to Fight Domestic Abuse, Porn
summary : Not all movie-goers are rushing to see the sexually charged, new sequel film "50 Shades Darker." In fact, religious freedom campaigner Naghmeh Abedini, former wife of previously imprisoned Pastor Saeed Abedini, countered the release of the film by instead supporting a grassroots movement to combat domestic abuse and sexual violence.
date : Feb 22, 2017 11:49 AM EST
Saeed Abedini title : Saeed Abedini Asks for Prayers for His Marriage, But Wife Says Pastor Refuses to Join Abuse Counseling
summary : Saeed Abedini, the pastor who was recently freed after being detained in Iran due to his Christian beliefs, continues to ask for prayers regarding the development of his marriage. However, his wife, Naghmeh Abedini, revealed that the pastor continues to refuse in joining her in getting counseling regarding the allegations of abuse.
date : Mar 16, 2016 11:24 AM EDT
title : Pastor Saeed Abedini Expected To Finally Reach U.S. Soil, Wife Naghmeh Asks for Healing Prayers
summary : Iranian-American pastor Saeed Abedini, who was released from imprisonment by Iran Saturday, is expected to physically reach the United States Thursday evening (Jan. 21). While in prison during the last three years with charges of undermining Iranian government security, he was questioned about his Christian faith and tortured.
date : Jan 21, 2016 10:06 AM EST
Pastor Saeed Abedini title : Where Is Pastor Saeed Abedini Now? Jay Sekulow of ACLJ Explains 'Three-Point Strategy' For American Pastor's Release
summary : Many are calling the release of Pastor Saeed Abedini a miracle and testimony to the power of prayer. While there is certainly plenty of truth in that, there was also a strategy involved. Jay Sekulow of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) worked tirelessly in connection to the release of Pastor Saeed Abedini. He says his "three point strategy" was to first, "get the State Department engaged. Secondly, we knew that we had to work with the international community as well. And, finally, here at home, we knew that it was vital to get members of Congress involved in the fight to free Pastor Saeed."
date : Jan 20, 2016 02:25 PM EST
Pastor Saeed Abedini title : Pastor Saeed Abedini Freed, Wife Naghmeh Welcoming Him Home 'With Tears' of Joy
summary : Pastor Saeed Abedini's wife, Naghmeh, said in a Fox interview that, "I couldn't stop my tears and I'm ready to welcome him home. I'm getting ready to fly out to Germany to see him." She added that the children are also really excited to see him and that they've made welcome home signs.
date : Jan 18, 2016 12:49 PM EST
Naghmeh Abedini title : Pastor Saeed Abedini's Wife Naghmeh Advocates for Imprisoned Husband: 'I Cannot Deny His Love, Passion for Jesus,' despite Marital Abuse
summary : After deliberately stepping away from social media on Nov. 1, Naghmeh Abedini, wife of incarcerated U.S. Pastor Saeed Abedini in Iran, told Facebook supporters on Monday she will continue her public advocacy for her husband, despite revelations about "very dark parts" of their marriage. She previously halted any public support of her spouse, citing continued psychological, physical, emotional and sexual abuse, especially his addiction to pornography.
date : Dec 09, 2015 06:58 PM EST
Obama title : President Obama Slams CBS Reporter Major Garrett for Tough Iran Question: ‘That’s Nonsense’
summary : President Barack Obama held a press conference on Wednesday defending the controversial nuclear deal with Iran. However, he was taken aback by a tough question asked by CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett, which garnered the interest of social media.
date : Jul 16, 2015 01:54 AM EDT
U.S. Iran Nuclear Deal title : Historic U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal Ignores Plight of 4 Americans, Including Pastor Saeed Abedini: ‘It is Unconscionable’
summary : The United States and Iran have announced a historic nuclear deal on Tuesday. However, that deal ignored the plight of four Americans in Iran; they include Robert Levinson, Pastor Saeed Abedini, Jason Rezaian, and Amir Hekmati.
date : Jul 15, 2015 01:13 PM EDT
Saeed Abedini title : ‘Pray for Pastor Saeed Abedini’ Releases Music Video on 1,000th Day of Christian Pastor's Captivity in Iran
summary : As American Pastor Saeed Abedini marked his 1,000 days in captivity in Iran or nearly three years suffering in prison, the Pray for Pastor Saeed Abedini, the official Facebook page calling for the immediate release of the Christian Pastor, has released a music video posted on YouTube to call for more action and urge public pressure.
date : Jun 26, 2015 10:01 AM EDT
Pastor Saeed title : Rev. Patrick Mahoney Urges Christians to Mark 1,000 Days of Saeed Abedini’s Imprisonment in Iran
summary : Rev. Patrick Mahoney of the Church of the Hill plans to organize a prayer for American Pastor Saeed Abedini on Tuesday, who has been imprisoned in Iran for nearly 1,000 days. He also urged Christians to join in that effort.
date : Jun 23, 2015 12:44 PM EDT
Saeed Abedini and family title : American Pastor Saeed Abedini Beaten in Iranian Prison; ACLJ Calls for Immediate Release
summary : Prisoners in Iran attacked American pastor Saeed Abedini last week in an unprovoked manner. Prison guards intervened after he called out for help.
date : Jun 11, 2015 08:55 PM EDT
Washington Post Reporter Jason Rezaian on Trial in Iran title : Washington Post Reporter Jason Rezaian Goes on Trial In Iran Closed to Public
summary : Reporter Jason Rezaian of the Washington Post was placed on trial Tuesday in a Tehran courtroom closed to outsiders after being imprisoned for more than 10 months. However, it remained unknown when he will appear in court again.
date : May 27, 2015 03:53 AM EDT
Barack Obama title : President Obama Makes Proclamation on National Day of Prayer, Pastors React
summary : President Barack Obama issued a proclamation on Wednesday that would recognize the National Day of Prayer on Thursday. Some pastors have reacted in response.
date : May 07, 2015 01:49 AM EDT
Pastor Saeed Abedini title : Iran's 'Clemency': Imprisoned American Pastor Saeed Abedini May be Freed from 8-Year Sentence
summary : In the midst of the fight to free Pastor Abedini, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has now shared new developments in the case which signaled possible good news. According to Zariff, many cases have been awarded clemency, or a merciful due for a punishment. This could be one factor to the ultimate release of Pastor Abedini, though Zariff said that the decision would be upon the Iran judiciary.
date : Jan 31, 2014 12:08 PM EST