But we live in a multicultural nation. Different faiths and ideas must coexist, so SOMEONE must judge. I'm not saying that I ought to, only that discussion ought to occur on whether something is a core tenet. I think if you talk to most christians, when you ask them to explain the essence of their christianity, they won't mention gay marriage. Obviously that's not something true for everyone, but for many I think it is.

For those churches that take the bible literally, it seems pretty clear that they are discriminating. They marry sinners all the time, and even "sanction" some sins, yet homosexuality is above and beyond acceptance.

In a perfect world, we wouldn't have to make this kind of judgment. But the world isn't perfect and we do have to make this kind of judgment.