'I'm Going to Fight': Christian Politician Refuses to Back Down as Prosecutor Appeals Victory in 'Hate Speech' Trial over Her Biblical Views

Billy Hallowell : May 2, 2022
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"I am happy that this decision will lead to the discussion of the teaching in Bible continuing in Finnish society. I am ready to defend freedom of speech and religion in all necessary courts and as far as the European Court of Human rights." -Päivi Räsänen

[Faithwire.com] Dr. Päivi Räsänen, the embattled member of Finland's parliament who was recently cleared of hate speech charges over her Biblical views and statements on homosexuality, revealed Friday a prosecutor is appealing her victory. (Screengrab image)

"I am ready to defend freedom of speech and religion in the higher courts," Räsänen said in a statement to Faithwire. "Today, April 29, 2022, the prosecutor has announced that she will appeal to the unanimous acquittal verdict of the District Court in the ‘Bible Trial' to the Court of Appeal on all counts."

Räsänen said the case could make its way up to Finland's Supreme Court and would cement the legal structure through which religious freedom is handled in the European nation... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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