This whole debate is about the wrong thing. Let each church perform its marriages. Make no laws about whether the state, other churches, or anyone needs to recognize the marriage. Attach no rights or privileges to marriage. Get the government all the way out of marriage.
Parents can have custody of children without marriage. People can own property together without marriage. People can get healthcare without marriage.
This whole debate is about the wrong thing. Let each church perform its marriages. Make no laws about whether the state, other churches, or anyone needs to recognize the marriage. Attach no rights or privileges to marriage. Get the government all the way out of marriage.
Parents can have custody of children without marriage. People can own property together without marriage. People can get healthcare without marriage.