The whole issue is semantics. Although Bush may base his opinion on his religion, it's also simply because "marriage" is defined as a union between a man and a woman. The union is sacred to heterosexuals and by allowing homosexuals to be married, it is taking the meaning out of marriage.
This is the reason most Democrats also oppose gay marriage, but support "civil unions." See the simple change of wording there? Marriage has always been viewed as a bond between a man and a woman and the country wants to keep it that way. I would agree that civil unions should receive the same rights and benefits as any marriage.
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