Iranians in London protest imprisonment of Christian converts

September 14, 2009

Iranian protestors in London have drawn renewed attention to the plight of two young women who were imprision in the notorious Evin prision after their conversion to Christianity. Julia Duin of The Washington Times recounted this remarkable exchange from their recent trial:

“You were Muslims and now you have become Christians?” the prosecutor asked them.

“We were born in Muslim families, but we were not Muslims,” was the women's reply.

When he asked them whether they regretted becoming Christians, “We have no regrets,” the women replied. When he told them to renounce their beliefs, “We will not deny our faith,” they said.

At one point, they got into a theological debate while trying to explain how the Holy Spirit speaks to them.

“It is impossible for God to speak with humans,” the prosecutor said.

“Are you questioning whether God is almighty?” Marzieh asked.

“You are not worthy for God to speak to you,” the prosecutor said.

“It is God, and not you, who determines if I am worthy,” Marzieh replied.

When they were told to return to prison and think over their options, “We have already done our thinking,” the women said.

 

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Further information:

• Iranian Women Protest Imprisonment of Christian Converts (Vatican Radio)
• Women to hold prayer vigil outside Iranian Embassy for release of two Christian converts (Christian Solidarity Worldwide)
• Julia Duin: Jailed Iranians stand by God (Washington Times)
• Persecution of Iranian Christians intensifies; 2 women refuse to renounce faith (CWN, Aug 12)