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Finland Supreme Court Convicts Christian Lawmaker Over Christian Views On Homosexuality
by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Chief International CorrespondentHELSINKI/BUDAPEST (Worthy News) – Finland’s top court has convicted a Christian politician, a Lutheran bishop, and his church foundation of “hate speech” after they published Christian views on homosexuality, sex, and marriage in a pamphlet 22 years ago.In a 3–2 decision, the Supreme Court of Finland fined Päivi Räsänen, a longtime lawmaker and former interior minister, 1,800 euros (about $2,070); Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola