While we're braced for a possible battle royal re: the Hitching Post's refusal to officiate for gay marriages, there's a firestorm going on in Texas over a demand made by Houston Mayor Annise Parker to five pastors. The Washington Post explains: "Evangelical leaders are angry after city officials in Houston subpoenaed sermons given by local pastors who oppose an equal rights ordinance that provides protections to the LGBT community. Houston Mayor Annise Parker, who drew headlines for becoming the first openly lesbian mayor of a major American city, led support for the ordinance. The measure bans anti-gay discrimination among businesses that serve the public, private employers, in housing and in city employment and city contracting." More here.

DFO: This story is being mentioned in religious conservative circles, along with the Hitching Post controversy. Thoughts?