Civil Unions in New Jersey: Separate but Equal??

Many gays and lesbians are celebrating the first day of civil unions in New Jersey today. For some reason, I just don't feel too excited anymore about "civil unions". I don't care much for "marriage" either. Civil Unions do not give all the same rights as "marriage," but I think "gay marriage" is a loosing battle as long as Christo-fascism reigns in the United States. I would rather do away with all government-sanctioned "marriages" and replace it with "civil unions" for gay and straight couples--and give them the exact same equal rights. Let the religious groups and churches have their institution of "marriage." Let's repace it with a secular, non-sexist, civil institution. Face it, they are NOT going to allow gays to "marry" legally! And neither political party is ready to champion "marriage equality."