We at Young Naturists America strongly believe in the founding fathers' vision of a secular United States and a clear cut separation between church and state.
Marriage is not a gay rights issue, it is a human rights issue. The government should be protecting the rights of the people - all the people.
By abolishing the term marriage, states and federal agencies will only be allowed to offer civil union certificates. Thus removing any religious implications and paving the way for a more accepting society.
Those wanting a certificate with the term "Marriage" would be able to obtain such documentation from a religious institution only after they have obtained their official Civil Union Certificate.
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