Nicely done, RB. That's what, IMHO, the argument for straights is. The argument that "gays have a right to marriage" is NOT a political argument, it's a religious one, because politically no one has a right to marriage.

Marriage is a religious institution. To make it a civil institution violates the First Amendment.

I have the utmost of respect for, and solidarity with, the argument that gays should have the same rights as straights. That's why we went to Massachusetts to get our license in August of 2007. But we weren't "married" until May 24, 2008, when we stood in the midst of our extended faith community and declared our commitment to be joined in the Spirit of matrimony.

Steve
Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love,
to respect and be kind to one another,
so that we may grow with peace in mind.
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