Päivi Räsänen, a former Finnish government minister and the topic of a years long legal battle because of an internet post that quoted the book of Romans, has indicated that she could also be leaving the Finnish Lutheran Church as a result of its stance on homosexuality.
Räsänen got here to international attention six years ago when she criticised her church’s decision to take part in a Pride event. On X – which was often known as Twitter on the time – Räsänen questioned how the church’s motion was compatible with the Bible, after which quoted Romans 1:24-27.
As a results of the post Räsänen was placed on trial for inciting hatred by the Finnish government. Although acquitted, the case remains to be before the Supreme Court after the state appealed.
Now Räsänen has suggested she may leave her church as a result of its continued pandering to the pro-homosexuality movement.
Writing for Uusi Tie, Räsänen said that Matti Salomäki, the Bishop of Lapua, and his decision to open up churches to same-sex weddings and blessings was the “nail within the coffin”.
She added, “I probably won’t be paying the [optional] church tax next 12 months. Could the church be just like the prodigal son, who, having squandered his inheritance, repents and returns to be renewed?
“Or do we’d like a latest community that really continues the confessional church that our national church has lost? … I’m praying for wisdom and the fitting moment to make a choice.”
The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF International) has said her case is “is greater than a legal battle”.
“It’s a test of Europe’s commitment to democratic values,” it said.
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