I'm a Christian pastor who was born in Egypt. Here are 3 facts I learned about Iran's nuclear obsession
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Iran's nuclear obsession can be explained through three key facts: deterrence failure, religious incentives for apocalyptic conflict and threats to Western civilization beyond Israel.
Michael Youssef, Ph.D. is the founder and president of Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef and senior pastor of Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, Ga. Youssef was born in Egypt and lived in Lebanon and Australia before moving to the United States, becoming a citizen in 1984. He has a keen understanding of the Middle East, sociological trends in the Western world and Christian worldview issues. He has authored more than 40 books, including "The Third Jihad," "The Leadership Style of Jesus," and his latest book, "Saving Christianity?: The Danger in Undermining Our Faith -- and What You Can Do About It." Facebook: Michael A. Youssef Twitter: @MichaelAYoussef
But the leaders of Iran are committed to a death-cult ideology—and to a nuclear showdown with Western civilization. Here are three key facts that show why Iran’s radical clerics will never abandon their nuclear obsession:
Fact No. 1: A nuclear-armed Iran cannot be deterred by Cold War nuclear doctrines.
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