<p>To address the “root issues” would mean addressing the Bible–something I am not qualified to do, by any means.</p>
<p>However, I do trust religious and theologians to do so, many of whom disagree vehemently with gay marriage. I have read them, and I happen to agree.</p>
<p>I would urge you to fight for civil unions across the country (a political, not religious, battle); as I said, calling people of faith names will not help your cause.</p>