holy shit, i never thought i'd see the day when i'd agree with igloo..... 'Marriage" is between a man and a woman, that is how it's religiously defined. I support civil unions (giving the legal benefits of marriage to gay couples) but using the term "marriage" is false. Furthermore, homosexuals preaching that "civil unions do not mean equality" should shut the hell up, because "gay marriage" is very different from traditional marriage. "Marriage" is a religious institution, and homosexuality is a sin in many religions. Therefore, the state granting marriage licenses to gay couples impedes on religious belief, and does not promote the separation of church and state.