Free Speech under Threat in Finland and Beyond?: Evangelical Review of Theology

In Finland, Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola and politician Päivi Räsänen have been accused of a crime for publishing material that allegedly threatened, defamed or insulted homosexuals. Both have been threatened with fines and even possible imprisonment simply for holding to the conservative Christia...

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Published in:Evangelical review of theology
Authors: de Pater, Arie (Author) ; Hoikkala, Ville (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Paternoster Periodicals 2024
In: Evangelical review of theology
Further subjects:B Homosexuality
B freedom of expression
B Finland
B Christianity
B Freedom of speech
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Summary:In Finland, Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola and politician Päivi Räsänen have been accused of a crime for publishing material that allegedly threatened, defamed or insulted homosexuals. Both have been threatened with fines and even possible imprisonment simply for holding to the conservative Christian view on marriage and sexuality. Why has this case (currently on appeal to the Supreme Court of Finland) received so much international attention, and what impact is it likely to have on freedom of expression in Europe and beyond?
ISSN:0144-8153
Contains:Enthalten in: Evangelical review of theology