If the state has not yet grown up in its recognition of that right and does not wish to extend the license (proactive) for such unions it should enact legislation (passive) which grants an acknowledgement of marital status (Common Law) of two same sex adults upon request by issuing a certificate of marriage without the fanfare of a license to marry. A ceremony of marriage is not the concern of the state or the church.
KNOW THIS THAT EVERY SOUL IS FREE
To choose his life and what he'll be;
For this eternal truth is given:
That God will force no man to heaven.
He'll call, persuade, direct aright,
And bless with wisdom, love, and light,
In nameless ways be good and kind,
But never force the human mind.
Anonymous 18th Century
Time to grow up America! (And the world)



