[dmz]

That is the part of this issue that I don't get. Those against gay marriage using the argument that marriage is "a covenant instituted by God" still want that covenant enforced by the secular authorities.

Why is that?

[truthingod]

When I got married , I did not expect the state to give an okay for it. Just when did government decide to give someone a license to get married anyways?

[FormerLib]

Because protecting families is the first order of preserving the general welfare. Without them, your society tends to go the way of Sparta.

Also, haven't you noticed that those attempting to force acceptance of "homosexual marriage" are primarily seeking the force of government as the preferred method to force acceptance of this upon the good people of this nation?

Being that our government rules by the consent of the governed, the people of this nation have the right to say "No way, too gay!" to all of this.

[Damagro]

The only reason to have government involved is so the courts can say how the possesions are divied up after the divorce

[Jeff Gordon]

Why is that?

Interesting question.

Lev. 11:10 tells us the eating shellfish is an "abomination." An abomination is an abomination. Why do we not see these same Bible loving people asking for civil laws against eating shellfish?