Freedom of Speech in Europe

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Finnish Politician Faces Supreme Court for Bible Tweet​

Tomorrow, the Supreme Court of Finland will hear the landmark case of Finnish parliamentarian Dr. Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola, who stand accused of “hate speech” for publicly expressing their Christian beliefs. The case, which began over a 2019 tweet quoting the Bible, will now be heard at the nation’s highest court following two unanimous acquittals—first by the Helsinki District Court in 2022 and then by the Court of Appeal in 2023.

The Supreme Court’s decision will determine not only the fate of the defendants, but also set a precedent for the future of free speech and freedom of religion in Finland and across Europe.

“In a free society, it should never be a crime to share a Bible verse or express beliefs rooted in faith. The burden of the legal ordeal of the past few years has been challenging, but I remain hopeful that justice will prevail — not only for me, but for the wider principle of free speech in Finland. No one should face criminal charges for peacefully voicing their convictions,” said Räsänen ahead of the trial.

Räsänen, Finland’s former Minister of the Interior, faces two criminal charges for expressing her deeply held beliefs on marriage and sexuality—through a 2019 tweet and a 2004 pamphlet published by Bishop Pohjola. All are prosecuted as “agitation against a minority group,” a charge listed under the section of the Finnish Criminal Code concerning “War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity.”

If convicted, Räsänen and Pohjola face thousands of euros in fines and the censorship of the tweet and the church booklet, which express traditional Christian teachings.



from:-https://adfinternational.org/news/tomorrow-finnish-politician-faces-supreme-court-for-bible-tweet

Please pray they will know Gods peace and that justice will be done.

 

[HealthyShape]

Each country in Europe has their specific constitution and courts. The decision in Finland is not a precedent for the rest of Europe. Europe does not have the precedent justice system like in the USA.

 

[Taken]

@HealthyShape

Thanks for your (Foreign to my own nation) input.

The ridiculous “political governance over emotions / HATE particularly” seems to be a world wide phenomena, instigated, advocated and promoted by the most ignorant of society.

Hate is Not the opposite of a Love emotion.
Hate is simply a strong disLIKE.

God bless you.

Glory to God,
Taken

 

[Debp]

Finnish Politician Faces Supreme Court for Bible Tweet​

Tomorrow, the Supreme Court of Finland will hear the landmark case of Finnish parliamentarian Dr. Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola, who stand accused of “hate speech” for publicly expressing their Christian beliefs. The case, which began over a 2019 tweet quoting the Bible, will now be heard at the nation’s highest court following two unanimous acquittals—first by the Helsinki District Court in 2022 and then by the Court of Appeal in 2023.

The Supreme Court’s decision will determine not only the fate of the defendants, but also set a precedent for the future of free speech and freedom of religion in Finland and across Europe.

“In a free society, it should never be a crime to share a Bible verse or express beliefs rooted in faith. The burden of the legal ordeal of the past few years has been challenging, but I remain hopeful that justice will prevail — not only for me, but for the wider principle of free speech in Finland. No one should face criminal charges for peacefully voicing their convictions,” said Räsänen ahead of the trial.

Räsänen, Finland’s former Minister of the Interior, faces two criminal charges for expressing her deeply held beliefs on marriage and sexuality—through a 2019 tweet and a 2004 pamphlet published by Bishop Pohjola. All are prosecuted as “agitation against a minority group,” a charge listed under the section of the Finnish Criminal Code concerning “War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity.”

If convicted, Räsänen and Pohjola face thousands of euros in fines and the censorship of the tweet and the church booklet, which express traditional Christian teachings.



from:-https://adfinternational.org/news/tomorrow-finnish-politician-faces-supreme-court-for-bible-tweet

Please pray they will know Gods peace and that justice will be done.

Thanks for helping us to be aware of these cases in Finland.

I watch Tousi TV sometimes which is based in London so know of your problems with police showing up at people's doors over online posts they have made. And other such things as the guy who yelled "I love bacon" in a mosque protest being arrested.
@mailmandan @Scott Downey

 

[amigo de christo]

Thanks for helping us to be aware of these cases in Finland.

I watch Tousi TV sometimes which is based in London so know of your problems with police showing up at people's doors over online posts they have made. And other such things as the guy who yelled "I love bacon" in a mosque protest being arrested.
@mailmandan @Scott Downey

freedom of the speech of t hose who conform not to all inclusive langauge
is being silenced .
And worse i see this in many c hurches too .

 

[Button]

An October case and as of today,no verdict.

 

[amigo de christo]

Under the guise of what was taught as inclusive and loving
even the mouth of t rue saints who bring THE very words of GOD
unto even the churches are being silenced .
THE LAW of false love and of inclusivity of ecumenical intefaith
Will become , YOU NO COMPLY you no buy and the true sheep will be hunted .