I just don't see why the US can't do what many other countries do - only recognize state-performed civil services, but allow people to then have their "other" service. You go downtown and sign your legal papers and have the judge proclaim you legally joined. Then, you go get dolled up and have your church wedding and have the clergy proclaim you wed in the eyes of God, and then you go and party until breakfast the next day.
Yup. I'm TOTALLY not saying that a church has to marry anyone who shows up and demands it. They can put whatever stipulations they want on who they'll marry-- race, age, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, annual income, car you drive, whatever. I may think some of them are stupid and bigoted and may fully and completely agree with others, but churches totally have the right to do as they please, IMO. The state is another matter entirely.
Yes, but to most people, since gays don't have the right to marry in Indiana now, banning it from ever being passed in the future isn't abridging their rights. I was wanting to take a different and new approach to the one that's been used and largely unheard.
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