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Tag: Päivi Räsänen

Inside a Modern-Day Heresy Trial

Paul Coleman January 24, 2023

It was exactly one year ago, on a cold, dark winter evening in January 2022, when Paul Coleman arrived in Helsinki for the modern-day heresy trial of Finnish MP Dr. Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola.

The Politicization of the Police

Paul Coleman October 15, 2022

When someone faces criminal charges for voicing their beliefs, everyone—whether they agree or not—should pay attention. The reality is that if the government can threaten and punish Caroline or Päivi for their convictions, they can punish anyone.

How to Fight the Good Fight

Juan Ángel Soto September 12, 2022

We should be fueled by a smart and hopeful attitude. It is no coincidence that hope is one of the three theological virtues in Christian tradition. It teaches us that however difficult our circumstances are, we must never fall into despair.

The Bible as Hate Speech

Todd Huizinga June 23, 2022

To understand this case, it is helpful to read this passage carefully. It shows how counter-cultural the Bible can be for 21st century Westerners.

Freedom of Speech: Päivi Räsänen Acquitted

Hélène de Lauzun March 30, 2022

Over two years, Päivi Räsänen was subjected to more than 13 hours of police interrogations requiring her to justify her remarks, interrogations she considers “perfectly absurd.”

The Courage of Her Convictions: An Interview with Päivi Räsänen

Jonathon Van Maren February 4, 2022

“I never thought that citing the Bible and agreeing with it could be criminal.” — Päivi Räsänen

Finland Promotes Freedom of Religion Abroad; Punishes Religious Freedom at Home

Editorial Staff|Tristan Vanheuckelom January 29, 2022

Finland explicitly says “violations against human rights and religious freedom cannot be tolerated anywhere;” just days later, a politician is put on trial for expressing her religious convictions. Nina Shea captured the irony with biting concision: “Finland acts like a pyromaniac at home and like a fireman for Pakistan when it comes to freedoms of religion and speech.”

We must protect free speech—Enough is enough!

Paul Coleman January 24, 2022

Criminalizing the speech of half a billion people is a serious matter and those pushing for it must come up with something more convincing than ‘hate is hate.’ Enough is enough!

Finnish Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen in Court to Defend Freedom of Speech and Religion

Hélène de Lauzun January 23, 2022

Beyond her personal case, Päivi Räsänen is well aware that her struggle is much broader: “It is my honor to defend freedom of speech and religion.”

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