The Lila Rose Show E266: Freedom of Speech, Islam, and the Left w/Andrew and Noleen Sedra | Lila Rose Show
Nov 14, 2025
Andrew Sedra, a Christian activist and religious refugee from Egypt, and Noleen Sedra, an immigrant from South Africa, share gripping stories of religious persecution. They delve into the challenges of sharing the Gospel in hostile environments, warning about the rising influence of Islam and leftist alliances in Western politics. Their discussion highlights the need for Christian unity against cultural pressures and censorship, as well as the alarming trends of anti-Christian sentiment and the historical oppression of Christians under Islamic regimes.
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Religious Refuge From Egypt
- Andrew describes escaping Islamic Egypt because his father evangelized, risking imprisonment or death under blasphemy and apostasy laws.
- He explains growing up where proclaiming Jesus outside church was criminal and revival was illegal, shaping his zeal for church planting.
Word Versus Sword Contrast
- Andrew contrasts Christianity and Islam: "In Christianity, our word is our sword. In Islam, their sword is their word."
- He links apostasy and blasphemy laws to Islam's reliance on force rather than open debate.
Heart Transformation Before Systems
- Noleen and Andrew argue social problems stem from heart issues, not just systems, so political fixes without repentance fail.
- They urge prioritizing soul transformation through church work over merely changing institutions.
