No. They are a government representative that issues a license for a couple to get married within a certain time frame.
The couple then has to seek out a person who is sanctioned by the state to perform the marriage.
In regards to priests, no church or minister is obligated in the US to perform a marriage ceremony for any couple they don't wish to.
A justice of the peace would have to.
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Ok. I see your point. Shows my knowledge of the American marriage system. :-/
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Basically the only thing this woman does is stamp a paper saying the couple has filled out the required paperwork to get married. She is claiming her religion prevents that. It's total stupidity.
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Not quite the 'sacred ceremony' I was thinking of... (Regardless of how silly I see it as ^^) I can only agree.