Islam is a Religion of Peace?

Iran is drawing widespread criticism over reports that an Iranian pastor faces execution for refusing to recant his Christian faith and return to Islam.

"I urge Iran's leaders to abandon this dark path, spare Yusef Nadarkhani's life, and grant him a full and unconditional release," said Boehner, an Ohio Republican.

"Religious freedom is a universal human right," Boehner said. He said that the prospects that Nadarkhani could be executed "unless he disavows his Christian faith are distressing for people of every country and creed.