Posted on Jan 27, 2022
Paivi Rasanen: Finnish MP in Bible hate speech trial
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The former Interior Minister of Finland and a Lutheran Bishop are on trial in that country for anti-LGBT hate speech, speech that is "likely to cause intolerance, contempt and hatred towards homosexuals."
The speech in question includes anti-homosexual bible verses. Rasanen has also described homosexuality as a "psychosexual development disorder."
The speech in question includes anti-homosexual bible verses. Rasanen has also described homosexuality as a "psychosexual development disorder."
Paivi Rasanen: Finnish MP in Bible hate speech trial
Posted from bbc.com
Religion
LGBTQ+
Freedom of Speech
Helsinki
Law
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Capt Gregory Prickett
..."The politician, who was Finland's interior minister from 2011-2015, arrived at court on Monday holding a Bible and said that she was "honoured to be defending freedom of speech and religion".
"I hope that today it can become clear that I have no wish to offend any group of people, but this is a question of saving people for eternal life," she continued.
However, prosecutors say that Ms Rasanen's statements violate the equality and dignity of homosexuals, and therefore go beyond the limits of freedom of speech and religion.
In court on Monday, they argued that the case should be based on the secular legal system, not the writings of the Bible.
Although the charges against Ms Rasanen could technically lead to a prison sentence, prosecutors have asked that she receive a fine relative to her income."...
..."The politician, who was Finland's interior minister from 2011-2015, arrived at court on Monday holding a Bible and said that she was "honoured to be defending freedom of speech and religion".
"I hope that today it can become clear that I have no wish to offend any group of people, but this is a question of saving people for eternal life," she continued.
However, prosecutors say that Ms Rasanen's statements violate the equality and dignity of homosexuals, and therefore go beyond the limits of freedom of speech and religion.
In court on Monday, they argued that the case should be based on the secular legal system, not the writings of the Bible.
Although the charges against Ms Rasanen could technically lead to a prison sentence, prosecutors have asked that she receive a fine relative to her income."...
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