Many H-C readers have followed the recent controversy concerning the Christmas parade. Thankfully, with the help of our city council, this conflict has been resolved. Hopefully in the future, Cookeville citizens will use statements of religious faith at congregational events rather than at community events.
However, if the parade needs a brief values statement, perhaps the following draft could be a starting point: We affirm that all persons, regardless of race, religion, gender, political affiliation, or any other factor, are worthy of honor, dignity, and respect, and we request that all parade participants honor that affirmation…