A '''civil union''' is a legally recognized form of [[same sex marriage]], currently performed in the states of [[Connecticut]], [[New Hampshire]], and [[Vermont]], as well as some foreign countries. Criticts say that there should be no 'seperate but equal' status when it comes to marriage. Opponents of same sex marriage say there is no difference.<ref>[http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_marr.htm Same Sex Marriage Laws]</ref>
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A '''civil union''' is a legally recognized form of [[same sex marriage]], currently performed in the states of [[Connecticut]], [[New Hampshire]], and [[Vermont]], as well as some foreign countries. Critics say that there should be no 'separate but equal' status when it comes to [[marriage]]. Opponents of same sex marriage say there is no difference.<ref>[http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_marr.htm Same Sex Marriage Laws]</ref>