Whats weird is Obama came out in support of Gay Marriage, but then said he still respects the rights of the states to vote on it, in essence, agreeing with what NC did.

32 states IIRC have had a referendum on Gay marriage that has failed to pass so clearly more of the voting public is against it than for it. But, I would like to know why, what is the reasoning? If its the definition of marriage, my question is Indians have special marriage ceremonies, so do Mormons, so do Jewish people so do Muslims etc but that doesnt change the way MARRIAGE relates to christian ceremonies/beliefs right?