Does invasion of Normandy by US troops 1944 mean anything to you ? There still is just a slight difference between France and the US.
Clearly, congressional passage of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) means nothing.
Too SCOTUS, but state's right to have their own protection of marriage between a man and a woman have not been decided by SCOTUS, and Justice Kennedy seems to be on their side. Kennedy also stipulated in Lawrence v. Texas, "This, as a general rule, should counsel against attempts by the State, or a court, to define the meaning of the relationship or to set its boundaries absent injury to a person or abuse of an institution the law protects.” What do you think he meant by, "...or abuse of an institution the law protects"?
Pastors STANDING AGAINST Houston's Mayor would have their IRS 501-C3 rescinded ... with "extreme prejudice".
The IRS would make a "harsh example" of a couple of mega-churches (which would go bankrupt).
The remaining Christian Churches would IMMEDIATELY "fall in line with the IRS".
Pastors stand still and twiddle their thumbs? Like I stated, It has been churches - especially Black churches, (I.E., CA) - that have spoken out against homosexuality. I seriously doubt these pastors are going to accept defeat; especially since they have been fighting it so strongly.
Have hope and pray to God that His power brings on another revival and turns our country around to recognizing Him again (if you don't already).