An MP is facing police action over her mainstream Christian beliefs, it was reported in April.
Päivi Räsänen, a former government minister, faces four separate investigations over her biblical view of sexuality.
She was previously questioned by police in June 2019 after criticising her denomination’s support for an LGBT event. Prosecutors have now opened additional investigations regarding some media interviews she has given.
The long-serving MP shared Romans 1:24-27 online, and added: ‘How can the church’s doctrinal foundation, the Bible, be compatible with the lifting up of shame and sin as a subject of pride?’
She was already facing police action over a leaflet she wrote 16 years previously, outlining the Christian teaching on sexuality.
Räsänen said: ‘Many, especially the young people, are afraid that if you are labelled as a Bible-believing Christian, it will hinder your career and social acceptance.’
However, the former minister has also spoken of her wonderful privilege in receiving support and prayer from around the world. She is being supported by religious liberty group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) International.
