[The Urban Sombrero]

That is the same argument made by Pilate. I'd hate to think how he'd respond if you could ask how that worked out for him. You can't have it both ways, for as Christ said, a house divided against itself cannot stand.

We are God's creation, and if the Scriptures are correct, He cares deeply about the affairs of men. Therefore the cocksure smugness, though belligerent would be more aptly attributable to your response. Legal and natural are terms to be found in the founding documents, or are you bound to deny that too?

So, here comes the plaintiff seeking the equal protection of marriage for he and his same sex partner. On what grounds does the CIVIL magistrate deny?

That such was not envisioned by the Founders? That the Bible says it is wrong?

Pilate had authority to release Jesus. He abstained. Your comparison fails on several levels.