Originally Posted by kane

I don't see it as an attempt to force their views on on religions that believe it is wrong. I think it is about equality. I think a lot of gay people see a civil union as being a second rate marriage and that they should be allowed the same opportunity to marry as a straight person and that this marriage should be equal to that of a straight couple.

They aren't telling the church you have to accept this, they are simply saying we want the same opportunity as them.