The below is from a blog entry by Rachel Held Evans, an author, blogger and a Christian, living in Tennessee.  This blog entry is in response to Ammendment One in North Carolina to ban same-sex marriage in the state.  I thought it was good enough to deserve its own thread here:

I am curious to hear people's reactions to this video.

I don't want to flog this to death and I hope we can have respectful conversation around it.

The Canadian Government recognizes Same-sex marriage.

The United Church of Canada recognizes Same-sex marriage.

Why then are church boards, church councils and ministers able to say "no" to doing the service.? In my personal experience, some of these churches have never had open conversation with the congregation or their boards and committees about Same-sex marriage. It is a topic that hasn't been addressed since the 80's.

I'm wondering what the definition of "marriage" is to everyone else.

Marriage, to me, is a committed union between two people that is agreed to by both persons (regardless of gender), brought to God with an honest and loving heart, and blessed by Him.