Quote Originally Posted by jmg8550 View Post
Please show me where in the U.S. Constitution or the Bill of Rights that defines a clear separation of church and state. Some of our founders were very religious and used their particular religion to influence them while writing our beloved Constitution and Bill of Rights. Also I don't get why you are so against religion, yet all for gay "marriage". I'm not a very religious person, but I do have respect for the church and a persons religious beliefs. I also believe that homosexuality is completely wrong. My opinion, If they want to call their relationship a "civil union" fine. Don't call it a marriage. As stated earlier, marriage is a religious experience. Most churches do not support gays.
The 1st Amendment. A term originally used by Thomas Jefferson, and defined by the Supreme Court. Have fun reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separat...urch_and_state

I don't see anyone's sexuality as right or wrong, especially based upon Christianity's definition of right and wrong. Homosexuality doesn't affect me in any way, and neither does gay marriage. I think its wrong to condemn someone for being the way they are, or for doing what makes them happy (as long as it does not affect anyone else).

Maybe its because I'm not religious, but I don't see any difference between "civil union" and "marriage".

I also see no issue with someone being gay and religious. Plenty of people are gay and religious, some of them hide the former for the sake of the latter. Is that more right than being openly (I don't mean flaming, that shit is irritating) gay and religious?