An Update on a Freedom of Speech and Religion Case Involving Lutheran Leaders in Finland – Dr. Päivi Räsänen, 5/8/26 (1283)
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🗓️ 8 May 2026
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Dr. Päivi Räsänen, Former Minister of the Interior of Finland
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| 1:29.2 | elementary schools. LcMS.org slash schools. Well, it is a case that has dragged on for seven |
| 1:37.7 | years in Finland, and now apparently it will leave Finland go to the European Court of Human Rights. |
| 1:44.8 | It's a case of Pavi Risenin and other Lutheran leaders who are accused of violating Finland's hate crime laws. |
| 1:52.3 | Joining us for an update on this case, Dr. Pavi Rassanan, a medical doctor and married mother of five children, |
| 1:57.8 | member of the Finnish Parliament. |
| 1:59.2 | She formerly served as the Minister of the Interior of Finland |
| 2:02.3 | and chair of the Finnish Christian Democrats. |
| 2:05.9 | Dr. Rossin, and welcome back. |
| 2:07.5 | Thank you so much. |
| 2:09.0 | What's the latest in your free speech and religious freedom case in Finland? |
| 2:14.0 | Yes, I just announced that I will appeal the judgment of the Supreme Court of Finland to the European Court of Human Rights. |
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