In any case, the new law seems to be … adequate compromise between the two sides:

Beginning Jan. 1, New Hampshire law will allow gay marriage, but will also offer legal protections to churches and clergy who choose not to perform gay marriages.

After the press conference, Binnie spokesman Colin Maynard said Binnie wanted to focus on economic issues. When pressed to clarify Binnie’s stance on gay marriage, Maynard said Binnie supports New Hampshire’s law because it allows churches to do what they are comfortable with.

It’s a precarious protection (for religious beliefs that do not harm other people), but, well, until the day we can get the government out of marriage business altogether, I guess this is the best we can hope for.