Modern marriage in the US is a civil union that has nothing to do with any religion, and the rights are already defined. Notice that you have to apply to get m

Modern marriage in the US is a civil union that has nothing to do with any religion, and the rights are already defined. Notice that you have to apply to get married in the government office. Whether you have your ceremony in some church or elsewhere or not have it at all is your choice, and affects absolutely nothing. What you're suggesting is that we rename "marriage" into "civil union" and do the same with all the laws and precedents. It's an expensive and stupid proposition, all in the name of dealing with some hurt feelings of religious fanatics that try to get their hands into the government business.