California overturns ban on same-sex marriage

[Sean]

Originally Posted by bryantm3

which is why the name marriage should not be applied to civil unions.

So then are you saying that even if a particular religion announces that they will recognize and perform same sex marriages, you still think the government (state or federal) should not recognize those marriages legally? Or are you saying that marriage in general, straight or gay, should only be recognized as "civil unions" by the government. Sorry....I'm just having trouble following what your reply here means. I never said anything about applying the name "marriage" to a civil union - I'm talking about actual marriage, period.