Separate Church From State

California is not as liberal as you thought after passing Prop 8. And as the battle continues and the Mormon Church sends its' money and members to fight, I can't help but think of that South Park episode on Joseph Smith and Mormons. But I digress.

The First Amendment says the State may not establish a religion. The state may not take principles of religious belief from a religion, any religion, and establish it as the law applicable to all.

"That the supporters of Proposition 8 were motivated by religious beliefs cannot be denied. Now the religious beliefs of some Californians are in our Constitution and, until overturned, govern us all whether we like it or not," - James Brosnahan, San Francisco Chronicle.

But the church is all about control. Maybe that's good for some, but it's not good for all. They need to step back and realize that the Founding Fathers were not zealots and made remarkable provisions to protect all involved.

"Marriage is a fundamental right in constitutional analysis. There are very few things in life more important than the ability to choose one's partner. Marriage is not just a word; it is a status, a state of mind, a way of being. Look in any direction and you will see examples of the people's respect for the institution of marriage.

A large group of Californians has now been denied that fundamental institution."

What it boils down to is equality is equality. All men are created equal. Our rights should be equally protected. If the Church has an opinion, great, but it should not be the law.

Source: SFGate