Reply #20: Let me illustrate [View All]

Lets say the Church of Bigoted Assholes doesn't believe in gay marriage. They interpret their bible to say that. It is the pillar of their belief.

If the Government punishes them for that belief, they are punishing them because their beliefs aren't in line with the government's and public's belief. This is a violation of the 1st amendment and the legal principal of separation of church and state. It would never hold up in the courts.

Just let gays get married and have them find a church on their own to perform the ceremony. There are plenty.

Also, I think you may be confusing religious marriage and federal marriage. You can get married without the involvement of any religion.