Historically the institution of marriage is a religious one; marriage was created in the context of religion and would not exist without it. Gvmt interest in marriage is solely financial, eg, taxation, inheritance and benefits. But gvmt can not dictate to the various religions whom they must allow into this sacred bond and the recent SCOTUS decision opens the door for gvmt interference in how all religions must be practiced in stark contrast to the 1st Amd free exercise clause. Hwvr, the state can not be allowed to discriminate against anyone based on sexual orientation in the matters of taxation, etc. therefore, you must give up all claims to "marriage" regulation and only regulate "civil unions" for both hetero and homosexual couples. Leave the decision of whom to marry to that religion.
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