Over here in Blighty, we did have a case where a registrar refused to carry out their duty and I don't recall the details but like individual pharmacists who don't like dispensing morning after pills, it is the organisation who has to provide, not the individual. If an organisation (local government for registrars etc) allows their staff to embarrass the people they serve by refusing service for discriminatory reasons it is the local government (council over here) breaking the law. They can terminate employment but a compromise is usually available where workload is shared out.

Someone else steps in and life goes on. Easy. Given time for creationists to evolve, such matters will be irrelevant soon. The so called "Christian" marriage has altered far more over the years anyway as the inbuilt misogyny has been quietly dropped. Obeying, dowry & chattel are as much a traditional Christian interpretation as any, but don't let hypocrisy get in the way of bigotry eh?

If nothing else, this whole debate merely reinforces the idea that if your faith precludes decency, respect and consideration for others, it is your faith that needs reviewing, not members of your community wishing the same services and rights we can all expect.

The indignation many here have shown towards those who oppose the rights of others is heartening to read. Fair play to you.