[Russ]

Originally Posted by Sociable

In fairness to Russ all he is saying is that "in his eyes" the marriage would not be a real one and he has every right to hold that view and needs not explain why.

I have explained why!! But you have summed it up well with the difference between a civil and religious marriage. To me, a gay marriage is on pretty similar ground to a civil marriage. I don't really recognise either.