Great Darkness
Christians at Vank Cathedral, Isfahan, Iran, Image Source https://www.tasnimnews.ir/fa/media/1401/10/17/2832826/%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%85-%D9%85%DB%8C%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AD%D8%B6%D8%B1%D8%AA-%D8%B9%DB%8C%D8%B3%DB%8C-%D8%B9-%D8%AF%D8%B1%DA%A9%D9%84%DB%8C%D8%B3%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%86%DA%A9, Image Author Morteza Salehi, (CC Attribution 4.0 International)
Iran’s Shiite government is focused on the coming of the Mahdi, the Twelfth Imam in a succession of Islamic rulers who will supposedly establish justice by spreading Sharia law throughout the world [1][2][3][4].
Iranian Islamists seek to advance this cause through violent means, a martyrdom ideology, and the brutal persecution of any who choose to leave Islam, including the 500,000 or more Christian converts living in Iran today [5][6].
In recent years, large numbers of Iranians have experienced religious disillusionment, and have lost faith in Allah. Millions more have turned away from Islam due to the repressive policies of the Iranian regime. However, Iranians who convert to Christianity can be charged with apostacy, and face the death penalty.
Despite this, many Christian ministries have developed media strategies using satellite TV and internet platforms to reach the Iranian population. Please, keep these efforts and the persecuted church everywhere in prayer, that the light of Christ may overcome this great darkness.
“…the Dayspring from on high has visited us; to give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1: 78-79).
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[1] Wikipedia, “Iran”, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran.
[2] Wikipedia, “Shia Islam”, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shia_Islam.
[3] Wikipedia, “Mahdi”, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahdi.
[4] There are striking parallels which suggest the Mahdi may be the Antichrist. This, however, is highly disputed. See, https://myislam.dk/articles/en/richardson%20r05-comparing-the-biblical-antichrist-and-the-mahdi.php and https://www.christiantoday.com/news/christian-scholar-claims-shocking-similarity-between-biblical-antichrist-and-muslim-messiah-called-the-mahdi.
[5] Voice of the Martyrs Magazine, “Iran”, October 2026.
[6] Voice of the Martyrs, “Iran”, https://vom.com.au/tags_stories/iran/.
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And yet we have millions in America today voicing their support for Islam, even to the point of elcting its followers to political office. Surely we are under the strong delusion the Bible speaks of.
2 Thessalonians 2:10-13
I’m only going by social media which amplifies concerns but Islam is a very political as well as religious ideology and tend to vote in one block. I’d be interested in a breakdown of Muslim vote on the percentage who vote Democrat versus Republican and those who do not vote.
I like your perspective on these issues — it’s a very eye-opening take💡💯🤗
You are very kind. 🙂
I am glad you appreciate it; I hope you’re good other wise 😇🙏
It is scary that Dems are embracing these ideological beliefs in justification of condemning Israel and the Jews in general.
Here in San Diego, we have many Iranian Americans ( several local news personalities) whose parents fled Iran in the late 70’s.
They help to add some perspective as to why the regime in power there should NOT be supported by our Democrats.
Iran is kind of the Big Cheese in the middle east and supports radical groups (like Hamas) that will not be satisfied until Israel is completely reclaimed.
Dems, don’t get this messed up. You think these radicals will give you favor after they are done with the Jews?
You are sadly mistaken…
I fully agree.