Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s”

I strongly believe marriage is defined as a union before God between one man and one woman- meaning if my (a) church is to follow it's guideline ( The Bible), then the Church cannot accept anything else. I've given this a lot of thought however.The (s)tate has a different set of rules to follow in an effort to protect all of her citizens. The state cannot discriminate. If we are going to separate church from state, then we must enforce that separation. Even though I believe a MARRIAGE is as I described above, I do also strongly believe in domestic partner rights and responsibilities. Perhaps I am playing with words. This also can lead to the familiar "separate but equal" of the Jim Crow years. This ruling could also lead down a very slippery slope if someone wanted to discriminate against an group. Is it worth denying a state issued piece of paper at the risk of stripping others rights away ? I kind of see this as a sort of , “Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s”- Matthew 22:21. Keep your faith in the Bible and God's commands in YOUR life, but let the state do what it needs and respect it as it tries to balance her citizen's needs. I'm still conflicted but why take away from others ?