I've been thinking on this one a lot. Marriage equality may seem like a progressive movement, but at what cost? Lets talk about where the blame should lay directly with; The church.

Marriage is seen by both government and religion, as a religious ceremony. However, the public consider it a right. I myself have not been baptized nor am I willing too, therefor I cannot be married in a church or by a minister. This leads me to believe that marriage is still more a religious right than it is a government right. Secularism is by definition the separation of church and state. When the government steps in and assumes power of what the church can and cannot do, is a direct violation of secularism. This works both ways and secularism is in place to ensure people can exercise religion free of external influence. Obviously there are limits though to what a religion can practice, but excluding others from specific ceremony should be a decision made solely by the church and if I cant get married in a church because I'm not a catholic, than how is that not also discrimination?

Facts do not care about feelings, so I'm here to tell you that this is the scenario we are involved in here in Australia, and indeed elsewhere in the world. Marriage equality might seem like a step in the right direction, but when a government makes decisions the church should have the right to make, you need to realize that an injustice is happening at the same time.

Be mad, be upset or angry. But direct your anger where it belongs. Be mad at the church.

Here are some points to address;
Why do you want to identify with a religion that rejects you?
You can pick and choose which parts of scripture you like, but you cannot pretend that the bad parts don't exist. This includes Leviticus 18;22 "You shall not lie with a man, as with a woman: it is abomination"
The bible is not up-to interpretation, with special regards to this issue. I think this point has been made very clear by the church.
If its for tax purposes, get a civil union. You shouldn't need a piece of paper to prove you love someone, but a civil service can provide the exact same scenario and results as a wedding, albeit the religious aspect.