United Church Of Christ Challenges North Carolina Ban On Gay Marriage

A judge in Perez v. Sharp, an early rejection of bans of mixed race marriage (aka a 'traditional' marriage law), partially rested on freedom of religion. This lawsuit also appeals to free exercise. Religious groups also were on the side of freedom of choice in the 1960s regarding abortion. Doubtful if NC actually bans a church from a merely religious "marriage" ceremony though admit the text of the law can lead one to think that. And, the right to marry generally is also at issue. Either way, good reminder on the breadth of religious belief.