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If marriage really is a sacred institution, then why is the government controlling it, especially in a nation that affirms separation of church and state?

Marriage has historically been in the domain of the States to regulate.

I believe marriage is a human right, not a state right.

Marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman. I don't think it is the role of the state to define what marriage is.

I contend the state ought to do its thing and provide legal rights for all couples who want to be joined together for life. The church should bless unions that it sees fit to bless, and they should be called marriages.

I think church and state should remain entirely separate at all costs, and that the decision of religious marriage should be of each faith to debate and decide free of political influence.

I think the government should be out of the marriage business and leave marriage to the churches.

I do believe that the states have the right to make the definition of marriage, and each state can define it as they so choose through their elected representatives.

But I think it's up to a local congregation to determine whether or not a marriage should be blessed of God. And it shouldn't be up to the government.