Month: September 2011
Help Stop the Execution of Youcef Nadarkhani
Text the letters “HPN” to 74574 to learn how you can act in faith to stop the execution of Iranian pastor, Youcef Nadarkhani. Use the form on this site to email the Interests Section* of the Islamic Republic of Iran and urge that country’s leaders not to execute him. Or call the Interests Section directly at (202) 965-4990. * The United States and Iran do not have formal diplomatic ties. Hence, they have an “interests section” in Washington DC rather than an embassy. Continue reading Help Stop the Execution of Youcef Nadarkhani
The World Wide (Religious) Web for Friday, September 30, 2011
YOUCEF NADARKHANI WATCH: “U.S. condemns Iranian pastor’s conviction.” The White House Thursday condemned the conviction of an Iranian pastor, who may be executed in Tehran for refusing to recant his religious beliefs and convert from Christianity to Islam. Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani “has done nothing more than maintain his devout faith, which is a universal right for people,” a White House spokesman said in a statement. “That the Iranian authorities would try to force him to renounce that faith violates the religious values they claim to defend, crosses all bounds of decency and breaches Iran’s own international obligations.” The United States … Continue reading The World Wide (Religious) Web for Friday, September 30, 2011
Jonathan Kvanvig: The New Atheist Movement
I attended Prof. Kvanvig’s lecture on atheism at Evangel University last year, but I was unaware that the video had been posted until now. So, here’s the lecture: By the way, I recently interviewed Prof. Kvanvig about his forthcoming book, Destiny and Deliberation. Here’s the video: By the way, Kvanvig is not pronounced “Kwanvig,” as I say repeatedly in the interview. Both Vs should be pronounced. Continue reading Jonathan Kvanvig: The New Atheist Movement
David Berlinski on Atheism and Its Scientific Pretensions
In this episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Peter Robinson interviews David Berlinkski about his book, The Devil’s Delusion: Atheism and Its Scientific Pretensions. Continue reading David Berlinski on Atheism and Its Scientific Pretensions
Mark Steyn on Free Speech at the IPA
This video is sure to offend someone, but if the right to free speech doesn’t encompass offensive speech, how is it free? Apropos of this topic: “Cartoonist to be Tried for Insulting Islam.” Continue reading Mark Steyn on Free Speech at the IPA
The World Wide (Religious) Web for Thursday, September 29, 2011
L’Shanah tovah, dear readers! _____ PRAY FOR YOUCEF NADARKHANI: “Troubling News: Death Sentence Still Imminent for Christian Pastor in Iran.” Early this morning, the ACLJ received this troubling news from Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani’s attorney in Iran, Mohammad Ali Dadkhah. Mr. Dadkhah firmly denies that the court has agreed to overturn Pastor Youcef’s death sentence. He believes this is a lie spread by the Iranian secret service, even to members of his own family, to stop the media from reporting on this case. _____ IN RELATED NEWS: “Turkey’s Elephant in the Room: Religious Freedom.” _____ THE KERNEL AND THE HUSK: … Continue reading The World Wide (Religious) Web for Thursday, September 29, 2011
Lifted Up (Mark 9:25-27)
In this video, Dr. George O. Wood continues his weekly devotional series, On Your Mark. He is working his way verse by verse through the Gospel according to Mark. Check out @GeorgeOWood’s latest devotional vide…, posted with vodpod Continue reading Lifted Up (Mark 9:25-27)
The World Wide (Religious) Web for Wednesday, September 28, 2011
THE PERSECUTED CHURCH: The American Center for Law and Justice seems to have the most up-to-date information on the status of Youcef Nadarkhani, an Iranian Christian pastor who could be executed as early today for apostasy from Islam. Please keep Pastor Nadarkhani and his family in your prayers. _____ POPE BENEDICT XVI ON LUTHER AND PENTECOSTALISM: “Meeting with the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany.” On Luther: “How do I receive the grace of God?” The fact that this question was the driving force of his whole life never ceases to make a deep impression on me. For who … Continue reading The World Wide (Religious) Web for Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Help Me Choose My New Warby Parker Glasses
I’m in the mood for new glasses, and Tony Hunt alerted me to Warby Parker. You can order frames and lenses online for $95 from this company. And when you buy a pair of glasses, Warby Parker sends a free pair to a poor individual. It’s a social enterprise that I think is worth supporting. Plus, the frames are vintage, which I like (though my wife doesn’t). How do you know whether the frames will look good on your head? Warby Parker will send you five frames to try for free. All you have to do is return the frames … Continue reading Help Me Choose My New Warby Parker Glasses
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