As a layperson, I believe there should be a separation of the church and the state in reference to the signing of the state-issued marriage licenses.
Our congregation/faith community covenants that we will make it our policy that our faith leaders will not be signing agents of state-issued marriage licenses.
Couple Support for the Refuse to Sign Campaign
We believe that all consenting adults should be afforded the same marriage rights regardless of their sexual orientation. We also believe that state-issued marriage license should only be signed by a recognized secular official of the state (e.g. a justice of the peace), but not by [...]
Clergy Support for the Refuse to Sign Campaign
We the undersigned ask you to sign the Clergy Covenant in support of the Refuse to Sign Campaign.
In good conscience, I am no longer able to function as an agent of the government by signing state-issued marriage licenses. This license is only afforded to a portion of [...]