You may be aware of the Houston TX mayor who brought subpoenas against five pastors who opposed an LGBT ordinance that she supports. Mayor Parker's subpoenas demanded that the pastors hand over "sermons and electronic communications with congregants containing their opinions on homosexuality and gender. . "
Christians see this as totalitarian overreach which is inappropriate in America. But instead of responding with acrimony, many around the country responded benignly - standing with the Houston pastors by sending their own sermon copies and Bibles to the mayor's office, for a total of 500-1000.
There's been some backing down by the mayor's office. "[She] credited pastors and religious leaders she met with Tuesday with helping sway her decision . . "These pastors came to me for civil discussions about the issues,” [she] said of the meetings. “They came without political agendas, without hate in their hearts . . "
Civility between opponents is not easy, and is fragile. This story isn't over but I think it's good to highlight the effort they've made so far.
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