Quoting the Bible may soon land you in American prison
May 9, 2021 14:15:41 #
Think It Can't Happen Here? Finnish Leader Faces Jail For Quoting Bible
Quoting the Bible can't land you in American prison (yet), but in Helsinki, it's a different story.
In a case that's stunned the West, Finland's former Interior Minister and leader of the Christian Democrats has been criminally charged for posting a picture of the Bible, opened to Romans 1:24-27.
She was disturbed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church joining a gay p***e event and decided to remind them what God says about homosexuality. Now, after a two-year investigation, the tweet could put her behind bars.
The saga, which has involved three police interrogations since 2019, rose to a fever pitch last month when the former MP was officially charged with "h**e speech." Finland's prosecutor, according to reports, called the actions derogatory and discriminatory.
Päivi Räsänen fired back, insisting, "I do not see I would have in any way defamed homosexuals whose human dignity and human rights I have constantly said to respect and defend." As a former government minister, she says she's "shocked" the situation has elevated the way it has.
"I will go to the court with a peaceful and brave mind, trusting that Finland is a constitutional state where the freedoms of speech and religion, both of which are guaranteed in international agreements and in our constitution, are respected," Räsänen has said.
"A conviction based on the Christian faith is more than a surficial opinion. The early Christians did not renounce their faith in lions' caves, why should I then renounce my faith in a courtroom?"
As for anything she's said about the Bible's teachings, she insists, "I will not step back from my conviction nor from my writings. I do not apologize for the writings of the Apostle Paul either. I am ready to defend freedom of speech and religion as far as is necessary."
In her blunt response, she also pointed out, "The Apostle Paul's teaching is not only about defending marriage between man and woman, but about how a human being is saved into eternal life.
If the teachings of God's word about sin are rejected, also the whole core of Christian faith is made empty--the precious sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for the sake of everyone's sins and the way He opened into eternity."
Four thousand miles away, in Washington, D.C., this kind of persecution may sound far-fetched.
But Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) knows from personal experience how much closer America is inching to this climate of open hostility. When he stood on the House floor in late February and read from Deuteronomy about the difference between males and females, he was blasted by Democratic colleagues. "What any religious tradition describes as God's will is no concern of this Congress," Rep. Jerrold Nadler [sic] (D-N.Y.) fired back.
To some people, it was a shock to hear a Democrat say those words out loud. But to others, it only confirmed what we've known all along: God has been of "no concern" to top Democrats for years.
And if Americans don't continue to push back and demand respect for our First Freedom, it won't be long until the climate of hostility in Helsinki comes here.
The next move will force churches to remove the CROSS from all houses of GOD.
The once-great men of America have been replaced with sheep.
Quoting the Bible can't land you in American prison (yet), but in Helsinki, it's a different story.
In a case that's stunned the West, Finland's former Interior Minister and leader of the Christian Democrats has been criminally charged for posting a picture of the Bible, opened to Romans 1:24-27.
She was disturbed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church joining a gay p***e event and decided to remind them what God says about homosexuality. Now, after a two-year investigation, the tweet could put her behind bars.
The saga, which has involved three police interrogations since 2019, rose to a fever pitch last month when the former MP was officially charged with "h**e speech." Finland's prosecutor, according to reports, called the actions derogatory and discriminatory.
Päivi Räsänen fired back, insisting, "I do not see I would have in any way defamed homosexuals whose human dignity and human rights I have constantly said to respect and defend." As a former government minister, she says she's "shocked" the situation has elevated the way it has.
"I will go to the court with a peaceful and brave mind, trusting that Finland is a constitutional state where the freedoms of speech and religion, both of which are guaranteed in international agreements and in our constitution, are respected," Räsänen has said.
"A conviction based on the Christian faith is more than a surficial opinion. The early Christians did not renounce their faith in lions' caves, why should I then renounce my faith in a courtroom?"
As for anything she's said about the Bible's teachings, she insists, "I will not step back from my conviction nor from my writings. I do not apologize for the writings of the Apostle Paul either. I am ready to defend freedom of speech and religion as far as is necessary."
In her blunt response, she also pointed out, "The Apostle Paul's teaching is not only about defending marriage between man and woman, but about how a human being is saved into eternal life.
If the teachings of God's word about sin are rejected, also the whole core of Christian faith is made empty--the precious sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for the sake of everyone's sins and the way He opened into eternity."
Four thousand miles away, in Washington, D.C., this kind of persecution may sound far-fetched.
But Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) knows from personal experience how much closer America is inching to this climate of open hostility. When he stood on the House floor in late February and read from Deuteronomy about the difference between males and females, he was blasted by Democratic colleagues. "What any religious tradition describes as God's will is no concern of this Congress," Rep. Jerrold Nadler [sic] (D-N.Y.) fired back.
To some people, it was a shock to hear a Democrat say those words out loud. But to others, it only confirmed what we've known all along: God has been of "no concern" to top Democrats for years.
And if Americans don't continue to push back and demand respect for our First Freedom, it won't be long until the climate of hostility in Helsinki comes here.
The next move will force churches to remove the CROSS from all houses of GOD.
The once-great men of America have been replaced with sheep.
May 9, 2021 15:20:45 #
Capt-jack wrote:
The next move will force churches to remove the CROSS from all houses of GOD.
The next move will force churches to remove the CROSS from all houses of GOD.
Most evangelical/Pentecostal churches don’t have “idolotrous” crosses on their churches.
May 9, 2021 18:31:34 #
Capt-jack wrote:
Think It Can't Happen Here? Finnish Leader Faces J... (show quote)
It shouldn't surprise Americans what Nadler said, nor should we be shocked at the Democrat Party being Godless. After publicly booting God out of their platform at the 2008 national convention, they reinstated Him, (over the boos, and objections of those attending,) and then later in 2012 quietly removed any mention of God. It is now the Democrat/C*******t Party, and their disdain for the Lord is even worse than their disdain for the Constitution. Power and control, (no matter how false that power is,) are their goals. And like every other tyrannical l*****t group throughout history they are willing to do ANYTHING to achieve those goals.
May 10, 2021 14:24:45 #
IF I EVER HAVE TO GO TO PRISON FOR BELIEVING THE WORD OF GOD OVER BELIEF IN WHAT MAN SAYS OR BELIEVES, THEN SO BE IT! If it is in Gods Word, IT IS T***H REGARDLESS.
May 10, 2021 14:44:48 #
Capt-jack wrote:
Think It Can't Happen Here? Finnish Leader Faces Jail For Quoting Bible
Quoting the Bible can't land you in American prison (yet), but in Helsinki, it's a different story.
Quoting the Bible can't land you in American prison (yet), but in Helsinki, it's a different story.
Why do you associate what happens in another country with fears of it happening here? Oh yeah, that's what fear mongering is, riling up christians to where they fear every potential slippery slope.
May 10, 2021 17:53:48 #
May 10, 2021 18:05:31 #
Zerich wrote:
I STILL STAND BY MY STATEMENT.
If I was a Christian in Rome in 50 AD and was given the choice of sprinkling some incense on the emperor’s altar, or being fed to the beasts, I’d toss a whole handful on the altar and go home to pray and ask presumed forgiveness.
May 10, 2021 18:09:45 #
woodguru wrote:
Why do you associate what happens in another country with fears of it happening here? Oh yeah, that's what fear mongering is, riling up christians to where they fear every potential slippery slope.
Flaming hypocrite, you l*****ts never miss an opportunity to "associate what happens in another country with fears of it happening here". Fear mongering is a l*****t game, 'tis a shame you godless airheads won't live up to your own book of rules.
May 10, 2021 19:37:39 #
Blade_Runner wrote:
Fear mongering is a l*****t game, 'tis a shame you godless airheads won't live up to your own book of rules.
Maybe we should be like Republicans and worship at Trump’s altar?
May 10, 2021 20:03:42 #
May 10, 2021 20:13:50 #
I APOLOGIZE! We may not be pleased with the man but we SHOULD honor the Office of the Presidency.
May 10, 2021 20:35:06 #
woodguru wrote:
Why do you associate what happens in another country with fears of it happening here? Oh yeah, that's what fear mongering is, riling up christians to where they fear every potential slippery slope.
Because liberals are famous for finding destructive ideas in European countries and using them here. Marxism comes to mind. H**e Speech is another. Freedom is always one generation from destruction in America.
May 10, 2021 20:40:23 #
kemmer wrote:
Maybe we should be like Republicans and worship at Trump’s altar?
Fantasizing again, are ya?
May 11, 2021 09:45:25 #
woodguru wrote:
Why do you associate what happens in another country with fears of it happening here? Oh yeah, that's what fear mongering is, riling up christians to where they fear every potential slippery slope.
Geezzz, I'm sorry your blind.
May 11, 2021 09:46:54 #
Capt-jack wrote:
Think It Can't Happen Here? Finnish Leader Faces J... (show quote)
Could have been worse. At one time, baptizing a child was a capital offense in albania
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