Same sex marriage

It is far easier to write new laws than change existing laws. The term "marriage" seems itself to be the problem. Let it stay a term defined by religion, and let a new term be created, so that a more liberated form of civil union can show clearly, the evolution of our society. Hold the state to its separation from church and withdrawal from the bigoted debate about same sex "marriage" and demand an equal sanctioned union for any consenting adults wishing to live together in support of one another. Let us not force either side to change in ways they feel denies them of their human rights, or religious rights.