I'm going to share what may be more than I should:

 

I'm probably the only one here with a vested interest in this whole thing. IRL I'm an ordained minister. Although I do not currently work for any organized religious group (I've been on staff at several churches but my disillusionment is a long story), I serve our community doing weddings and funerals as I'm called upon by friends and family to do so. I also have several wedding vendors (photographers, caterers, DJs, etc.) who call on me when a client requires a minister's services. Although it's not my primary bread earning, it's a nice supplement and, because of the nature of the service, I often officiate for couples that I've only met once or twice before the ceremony.

 

Because of the religious aspect of my ordination I could not in good conscience officiate the vows for a same sex couple. I am greatly concerned that, at some point, I will be asked to do so and end up being sued because I refuse on the grounds of religious objection. Many of my friends in the ministry share this concern. For most people in this thread the concerns are abstract, but for me they are concrete; I could literally be dragged into court and through the mud because of my moral objection to same sex marriages. Although I personally do not object to the concept or that they have the right to do whatever they want, I can easily see the time when my professional stance could cause me a lot of trouble. The case the Houston pastors currently being investigated and subpoenaed because of what they've spoken from the pulpit and the case of the cake makers who were sued both lend credence to my concern. The LGBT movement is not satisfied with "Do as thout wilt", they require that all accept it and endorse it, something I will never do. I'm in the  "Do what you will, but leave me out of it" camp, and I don't believe that will satisfy them in the long game.

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