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Franklin Graham is speaking out following a controversial legal case in Finland involving Christian politician Päivi Räsänen.

Räsänen has faced years of legal scrutiny over her public expression of biblical views on marriage and sexuality, including statements and written materials rooted in Scripture. The case has drawn international attention as many see it as a test of how far governments can go in regulating religious expression.

Graham responded by warning that actions like this signal a growing pressure on Christians to remain silent about biblical truth. He emphasized that what is at stake is not just one individual case, but the broader issue of religious freedom and free speech.

Supporters of Räsänen argue that expressing biblical convictions should not be treated as a criminal offense, especially in democratic nations that claim to protect freedom of belief. Critics of the ruling see it as part of a wider cultural shift where historic Christian teachings are increasingly challenged in the public square.

At the same time, others argue that governments have a responsibility to regulate speech they believe could be harmful, which is why cases like this continue to spark debate across Europe and beyond.

For many believers, the situation raises a deeper question. What happens when faith and law begin to collide?

Graham’s response reflects a growing concern among Christians worldwide that the space to openly share biblical convictions may be narrowing. His message is clear: believers should not be intimidated into silence, but remain grounded in truth while navigating an increasingly complex cultural landscape.

The outcome of cases like this may shape how freely faith can be expressed in the years ahead.

Bonjour,

Bonne année de janvier ! Nombreux sont ceux qui se demandent ce que 2026 nous réserve. Aujourd’hui, nous sommes peut-être invités à nous fixer des objectifs réalistes pour cette année. Nous pouvons prendre le temps de la réflexion et définir des objectifs atteignables. Je vous encourage aujourd’hui : quels que soient vos objectifs, qu’ils aient le Christ au centre. Vous pourriez souhaiter approfondir votre connaissance de la Parole, être plus persévérant dans votre dévotion et votre vie de prière. Vous pourriez vouloir être plus intentionnel dans votre vie quotidienne. Vous pourriez vouloir renouer des liens, ou entrer en contact plus sincèrement avec les autres. Quels que soient vos objectifs, je prie pour que cette année vous apporte des prières exaucées, une bonne santé, des familles et des Églises fortes, et l’onction pour rayonner en Lui ! Je prie pour que vous ayez de nombreux témoignages de Sa fidélité, de Sa providence, de Ses promesses, et que chacun de nous voie ceux qui s’étaient égarés revenir à une relation vivante avec le Christ ! Que 2026 vous comble de bénédictions !

Sharon

शुभ प्रभात,

जनवरीको शुभकामना!! हामीमध्ये धेरैलाई लाग्छ कि २०२६ मा के छ। आज हामीलाई यस वर्षको लागि केही यथार्थपरक लक्ष्यहरू सेट गर्न चुनौती हुन सक्छ। हामी प्रतिबिम्ब गर्दैछौं, र प्राप्त गर्न सकिने लक्ष्यहरू सेट गर्दैछौं। म आज तपाईंलाई प्रोत्साहन गर्छु; तपाईंले जेसुकै लक्ष्यहरू सेट गर्नुभयो; तिनीहरूको केन्द्रमा ख्रीष्ट हुन सक्छ। तपाईं वचनमा अझ बढी खोजी गर्न चाहनुहुन्छ; आफ्नो भक्ति र प्रार्थना जीवनमा अझ दृढ रहनुहोस्। तपाईं आफ्नो दैनिक जीवनमा अझ बढी उद्देश्यपूर्ण हुन चाहनुहुन्छ। तपाईं सम्बन्धहरू सुधार गर्न चाहनुहुन्छ; वा मानिसहरूसँग बढी जानाजानी सम्पर्कमा आउन चाहनुहुन्छ। तपाईंसँग जेसुकै लक्ष्यहरू छन्; म प्रार्थना गर्दैछु कि यो वर्षले उत्तरित प्रार्थनाहरू, राम्रो स्वास्थ्य, बलियो परिवारहरू, बलियो चर्चहरू, र उहाँमा अगाडि बढ्न अभिषेक ल्याओस्!! प्रार्थना गर्दै कि तपाईंसँग उहाँको विश्वासयोग्यता, उहाँको प्रबन्ध, उहाँका प्रतिज्ञाहरूको धेरै प्रमाणहरू हुनेछन्, र हामी प्रत्येकले बाटो बिराएकाहरूलाई ख्रीष्टसँग जीवन्त सम्बन्धमा आएको देख्नेछौं!! २०२६ मा धेरै आशिष्!!!

शेरोन

Good morning,

Happy January!! Many of us wonder what 2026 has in store.Today we may be challenged to set some realistic goals for this year.We may be doing reflection,and setting goals that are attainable.I encourage you today;whatever goals you set;may they have Christ at the Center.You may want to dig into the Word more;be more persistent in your devotion and prayer life.You may want to be more intentional in your daily lives.You may want to mend relationships;or get in touch with people more intentionally.Whstever goals you have; I am praying this year brings answered prayers,good health,strong families,strong churches,and anointing to go forth in Him!! Praying you will have many testimonies of His Faithfulness, His Provision,His Promises, and each one of us will see the wayward come to a vibrant relationship with Christ!! Many Blessings in 2026!!!

Sharon