Separation of Church & State

I believe there should be a separation of Church & State. The government should not endorse, condone, or license marriages (a religious institution and tradition). The government can and should support civil unions to afford all couples the same rights and privileges.

I believe anyone is entitled to a civil union with the one they love. If they choose to then seek a marriage from a church, that is then their perogative to do so. However, I don't believe it appropriate for me to not be allowed a civil union solely because my choice of a partner is another man.

My choice of partner via a civil union does not threaten anyone else's choice of a civil union, or subsequent marriage if they so choose (via a religious affiliation).