tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16839312.post4491800582668636623..comments2014-07-12T19:47:56.707-04:00Comments on DAVID HUNTER IN HIS OWN WRITE: FOOD FOR THOUGHTDavid Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03232494450552086587noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16839312.post-90921101321496617822014-02-12T20:39:23.101-05:002014-02-12T20:39:23.101-05:00Well said, David. Just because I don't get it ...Well said, David. Just because I don't get it doesn't mean it's unconstitutional or illegal. I would clarify your point about mail-order ministers marrying people. No religious representative marries two people EXCEPT as a representative of the STATE. The closing is usually something like, "By the power vested in me by the late great state of Tennessee, I marry you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit." The state marries; the church sanctifies. One could argue that it's a violation of church/state separation but, in this instance, church and state have agreed to cooperate. The STATE, however, issues the license and fees are paid to the state. Church stuff is optional.<br /><br />Which is a digression from your point. I agree with that.<br /><br />VictoriaMEsulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06258150039850554480noreply@blogger.com