A Christian politician in Finland has been convicted of a crime for publishing biblical views on marriage and sexual ethics. The country’s Supreme Court found parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen guilty of “hate speech” for a pamphlet she wrote 22 years ago.
In a statement, Räsänen said, “I am shocked and profoundly disappointed that the court has failed to recognize my basic human right to freedom of expression. I stand by the teachings of my Christian faith, and will continue to defend my and every person’s right to share their convictions in the public square.”
