A Finnish Parliament member prosecuted and convicted in her country for sharing biblical views recently warned Canada’s government what happens when religious speech is not protected.
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Päivi Räsänen, a Finnish parliamentarian, has announced plans to appeal her criminal conviction issued by the Finnish Supreme Court for alleged “hate speech” over statements expressing Biblical views on marriage and sexuality.
The Finnish Supreme Court recently ruled 3-2 to convict Päivi Räsänen of “hate speech” for a 2004 church pamphlet outlining biblical views on marriage, while also unanimously acquitting her over a 2019 Bible verse tweet.
The U.S. Department of State has shown support for a member of the Finnish Parliament who was acquitted on criminal charges in expressing her Christian beliefs.
A Helsinki court has dismissed “hate speech” charges against a Finnish Parliament member and a Lutheran bishop who were on trial for expressing Christian beliefs.
HELSINKI, Finland — Finland’s state prosecutor is appealing a Lutheran’s exoneration on “hate speech” charges and demanding a significant fine and censorship of the woman’s
HELSINKI, Finland — Though a court dismissed all “hate speech” charges against a Lutheran member of parliament, a Finnish state prosecutor plans to continue criminal
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