This shows how the States can circumvent federal laws that are anti-religious. That’ why it’s important to vote for religious orientated politicians when ever possible.

“The point of my legislation is to take the state out of the process and leave marriage in the hands of the clergy,” said Russ, R-Cordell. “Marriage was historically a religious covenant first and a government-recognized contract second. Under my bill, the state is not allowing or disallowing same-sex marriage. It is simply leaving it up to the clergy.” MORE