It is NOT 1603 nor is it 329 for that matter.
That same book has been used to justify a ban in interracial marriage, subjugation of women and genocide of Native Americans.
No it would not. The government would still allow a man and woman to sign a marriage license.
And the only authority ANY church has is the authority their flocks give them, the government itself does not favor one religion over another and our laws are neutral. I got married as an atheist WITHOUT a priest. Your church and the god you claim have absoultely NO authority over me.
That same book has been used to justify a ban in interracial marriage, subjugation of women and genocide of Native Americans.
Quote:this would undermine the institution of marriage and challenge the authority of the Church,
No it would not. The government would still allow a man and woman to sign a marriage license.
And the only authority ANY church has is the authority their flocks give them, the government itself does not favor one religion over another and our laws are neutral. I got married as an atheist WITHOUT a priest. Your church and the god you claim have absoultely NO authority over me.
