Finnish parliamentarian Pivi Rsnen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola appeared before Finland's Supreme Court on Thursday facing hate speech charges under the nation's war crimes and crimes against humanity statutes for expressing Christian views on marriage and sexuality.</span

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Finnish parliamentarian Pivi Rsnen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola appeared before Finland's Supreme Court on Thursday facing hate speech charges under the nation's war crimes and crimes against humanity statutes for expressing Christian views on marriage and sexuality.

The charges stem from Rsnen's 2019 social media post featuring Romans 1:24-27 questioning her church's sponsorship of a Helsinki Pride event and a 2004 pamphlet titled 'Male and Female He Created Them' that Bishop Pohjola published.</span

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Christian Post

The charges stem from Rsnen's 2019 social media post featuring Romans 1:24-27 questioning her church's sponsorship of a Helsinki Pride event and a 2004 pamphlet titled 'Male and Female He Created Them' that Bishop Pohjola published.

Both defendants were unanimously acquitted by the Helsinki District Court in 2022 and the Court of Appeal in 2023, with judges ruling their statements fell within protected free speech and religious freedom under Finnish and international law.</span

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Both defendants were unanimously acquitted by the Helsinki District Court in 2022 and the Court of Appeal in 2023, with judges ruling their statements fell within protected free speech and religious freedom under Finnish and international law.

During the investigation, Rsnen underwent over 13 hours of police interrogation where officers asked her to explain biblical passages and theological concepts, with authorities offering her opportunities to recant her statements to avoid prosecution.</span

During the investigation, Rsnen underwent over 13 hours of police interrogation where officers asked her to explain biblical passages and theological concepts, with authorities offering her opportunities to recant her statements to avoid prosecution.

The prosecutor is seeking fines of 10,000 euros for Rsnen and censorship of both her social media post and the 2004 pamphlet from the internet, arguing that the defendants' intent is irrelevant to how their words were interpreted.</span

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The prosecutor is seeking fines of 10,000 euros for Rsnen and censorship of both her social media post and the 2004 pamphlet from the internet, arguing that the defendants' intent is irrelevant to how their words were interpreted.

Legal experts and religious freedom advocates view the case as a significant precedent that could impact freedom of expression across Europe, with the Supreme Court's final ruling expected in spring 2026 following Thursday's hearing.</span

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Legal experts and religious freedom advocates view the case as a significant precedent that could impact freedom of expression across Europe, with the Supreme Court's final ruling expected in spring 2026 following Thursday's hearing.

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Banning Bible quotes as hate speech in Finland is a blatant attack on religious freedom that could wipe out Christianity there and set a scary precedent for all of Europe. Prosecuting folks for sharing timeless Christian views on marriage and sexuality weaponizes laws to crush free speech and dissent. Real democracy thrives by shielding such expressions from government overreach to keep society truly open and just.

Banning Bible quotes as hate speech in Finland is a blatant attack on religious freedom that could wipe out Christianity there and set a scary precedent for all of Europe. Prosecuting folks for sharing timeless Christian views on marriage and sexuality weaponizes laws to crush free speech and dissent. Real democracy thrives by shielding such expressions from government overreach to keep society truly open and just.</span

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Spreading ideas that normalizing same-sex relationships damages kids psychologically fuels incitement against LGBTQ groups and justifies hate speech charges. Prosecuting this protects minorities from harmful discrimination hidden behind religious claims. Church apologies for past harassment prove these views cause real hurt and must be censored to build genuine equality and safety for all.

Spreading ideas that normalizing same-sex relationships damages kids psychologically fuels incitement against LGBTQ groups and justifies hate speech charges. Prosecuting this protects minorities from harmful discrimination hidden behind religious claims. Church apologies for past harassment prove these views cause real hurt and must be censored to build genuine equality and safety for all.</span

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Finnish MP, Bishop Face Supreme Court on Hate Speech Charges

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Finland's prosecution of a Christian MP and bishop for quoting Bible verses represents a dangerous assault on religious freedom that could effectively ban Christianity. The prosecutor demands criminalization of harmless Christian speech even without demonstrable harm, creating Soviet-style interrogations that force believers to recant their faith or face prison.

Finland's prosecution of a Christian MP and bishop for quoting Bible verses represents a dangerous assault on religious freedom that could effectively ban Christianity. The prosecutor demands criminalization of harmless Christian speech even without demonstrable harm, creating Soviet-style interrogations that force believers to recant their faith or face prison.</span

Finland's hate speech case properly addresses public statements that challenge LGBTQ dignity and could harm vulnerable communities. The prosecution seeks accountability for expressions that go beyond private belief to public incitement, ensuring all citizens receive equal protection under laws designed to prevent discrimination and harassment.

Finland's hate speech case properly addresses public statements that challenge LGBTQ dignity and could harm vulnerable communities. The prosecution seeks accountability for expressions that go beyond private belief to public incitement, ensuring all citizens receive equal protection under laws designed to prevent discrimination and harassment.</span

Finnish MP, Bishop Face Supreme Court on Hate Speech Charges

Finnish MP, Bishop Face Supreme Court on Hate Speech Charges

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