Thousands Vow to Pray for Finnish MP Prosecuted for Referencing Biblical View of Sexuality: 'Open the Eyes of Those Deceived by the Culture to the Truth of His Word'

Tré Goins-Phillips : Feb 18, 2022
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"I, the undersigned, want you to be encouraged that I am praying for you and Bishop Juhana Pohjala as you are being persecuted and attacked for sharing the truth of Scripture regarding God's design for marriage and sexuality. Your bold stand to live out Acts 5:29 by obeying God rather than man is inspiring to Christians in Finland, the United States, and around the world..." -Excerpt from Pastor Andrew Brunson's letter

[Faithwire.com] More than 14,000 people have signed a pledge, vowing to pray for a Finnish politician who has been prosecuted for citing Scripture in defending her view of sexuality. (Screengrab image)

As CBN News previously reported, Päivi Räsänen, an MP in Finland, is facing "hate speech" charges for her work in creating a pamphlet promoting a biblical view of marriage and sexuality and against homosexuality.

Pastor Andrew Brunson, who was held hostage in Turkey and has since gone on to become an outspoken advocate for religious freedom, delivered a letter in support of Räsänen. The petition, crafted by the Family Research Council, has been signed by 14,341 people.

It was delivered Monday, amid closing arguments for the MP's "hate speech" trial... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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