by Sean Nelson & Paul Teller
The case of Finnish member of parliament Päivi Räsänen, who continues to face persecution for her religious beliefs, will set a key free-speech precedent.
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Päivi Räsänen
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Every American should know about the “Bible trial,” the perilous case of Päivi Räsänen in Finland, which is shaping up to be one of the most important tests of religious liberty and freedom of speech in the history of the West.
Räsänen, a long-serving member of the Finnish parliament who is also a medical doctor, pastor’s wife, and grandmother, is preparing to head to Finland’s Supreme Court in what is truly a modern-day witch trial.
About the Author
Sean Nelson is an international human-rights lawyer serving as legal counsel for Global Religious Freedom at ADF International.
About the Author
Paul Teller is the executive director of Advancing American Freedom.
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Every American should know about the “Bible trial,” the perilous case of Päivi Räsänen in Finland, which is shaping up to be one of the most important tests of religious liberty and freedom of speech in the history of the West.
Räsänen, a long-serving member of the Finnish parliament who is also a medical doctor, pastor’s wife, and grandmother, is preparing to head to Finland’s Supreme Court in what is truly a modern-day witch trial.
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About the Author
Sean Nelson is an international human-rights lawyer serving as legal counsel for Global Religious Freedom at ADF International.
About the Author
Paul Teller is the executive director of Advancing American Freedom.
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