I truly believe in the "essence of marriage". A man shall live together with a woman as husband and wife, it's a fulfillment of a sexual relationship and their right and duty to raise children. Full Faith Credit clause says states must uphold and protect other state's marriages. Equal Protection Clause under the 14th Amendment says fundemental rights is affored to EVERYONE. However the Defense of Marriage Act (1996) pass by congress and good ole Bill says states don't have to accept same sex marriage. So DoMA takes away creditbility from Full Faith Credit clause and violates Equal Protection Clause. The federal government will not recognize same sex marriage. I believe its their right to enforce from their interpretation of the Constiution and their responsibliity to protect the traditional family structure and values. Remember the Constitution is based off common law which is based off natural law which derived from religion. Framers of the Constitution where the Puritans who drafted it. The Constitution is written off of judeochristian beliefs in which the "essence of marriage" is born.

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