Everyone has pointed out that it is violation of church and states to prevent the issuing of same-sex marriage ceremonies and official certificates. However, I would venture to say that it is against separation of church and state for the government to legislate marriage documents at all, be it same-sex or otherwise. Let the religious groups decide for themselves. Yes, I know you are wondering "but if the government didn't issue legal marriage documents, then any two people could claim marriage status for immigration or tax benefits, or even citizenship. Well I would propose, let the churches, synagogues, etc....issue marriage documents and the government issue civil union, spouse status, etc.. documents. Every type of marriage, union, spouse relationship, etc...would be treated equally under law and all would be recognized as a civil union for the sake of federal neutrality on the marriage issue. No exceptions.

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