Ever Hear Of A Little Thing Called The “First Amendment?”

You know the part that says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” in Oklahoma they want to do away with marriage licenses and make it so that only clergy can marry someone… sorry atheists.

Oklahoma bill would put an end to marriage licenses
Oklahoma state Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell, has filed a bill that would put an end to marriage licenses in the state. Under his plan, a religious official would sign a couple’s marriage certificate, which would then be filed with the court clerk.
The Oklahoman
By Rick Green
January 21, 2015

Marriage licenses would become a thing of the past in Oklahoma under a bill filed by state Rep. Todd Russ.

The Cordell Republican says he wants to protect court clerks from having to issue licenses to same-sex couples. He doesn’t want these workers put in the position of having to condone or facilitate same-sex marriage.

Under his plan, a religious official would sign a couple’s marriage certificate, which would then be filed with the clerk. Marriages would no longer be performed by judges. If a couple did not have a religious official to preside over their wedding, they could file an affidavit of common law marriage.

However, there is a little thing that Oklahoma doesn’t recognize common law marriage. According to KSWO news,

The State of Oklahoma does not currently recognize common law marriages. Although, some common law marriages have been recognized in court cases in Oklahoma.

But why let details get in your way.