Ebbie said what I was trying to say. It was early and I was tired.

There are two components to "marriage": the civil and the religious. If two people tie the knot in a civil ceremony it's CURRENTLY legal, even if it is NOT recognized by their religion (e.g., Catholicism). The union can be recognized by the religion later or not, as the couple sees fit.

Same thing with same sex marriage. The State should recognize it; the religions can do as they see fit.