@Dave

Thank you for responding. I am glad there is no vitriol. I do not intend to say that Christians should restrict their speech or participation. Far from it!

The deal is that this nation was born under the Enlightenment and the Founders (mostly Deists) thought that religion was mainly good for morality. This nation is not what people call a "Christian Nation" (that is, a nation run according to 'Christian' ideals with Christianity as the de facto American Civil Religion) but a nation in which all citizens can participate. I only see three 'natural laws' when it comes to American governance-- life, liberty, and property. I do not see how any couple straight or otherwise threaten my rights to my life, my liberty, and my property.

I do not need a government to get permission to be married. I go to my church to get married. This is why I advocate privatization of marriage and only go to the state for codifying legal contract. (Keep in mind that my views need fine tuning.)

Disclosure, I am a civil libertarian and a minarchist, pro life as well. I do hold a quia subscription to the Book of Concord.

Sincerely,
Carol