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IanM

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On Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:33:56 -0800, Calif Bill wrote:

And in this I agree 100% with POTUS elect Obama.

It is quite amazing how much difference a word makes. I can't quote the
numbers, but by a considerable majority, Americans are in favor of gay
civil unions, but use the words gay marriage, and it's a no-go.
The state (any state - I'm in the UK) should totally get out of the
marrage business. Marry whoever you like (that your religion will let
you) in a religious ceremony and go to the courthouse to register the
partnership (requirements: two partners, both human, alive, over the age
of consent and not currently partners of anyone else).

Letting any priest, minister or other religous leader conduct state
business is *WRONG*. I suppose one might allow churches, temples etc.
to contract with the state for a state employee to be present to
register the civil partnership contract.

"Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the
things that are God’s." (Matthew 22:21 part)