Many thanks to Slog tipper Joe for sending this story our way:

In a twist on the conservative argument over the separation of church and state, a group of clergymen filed suit in North Carolina today challenging state laws that make it illegal for them to perform wedding ceremonies for same-sex couples within their congregations.

...According to a plaintiff in the case, Rev. Joe Hoffman, Senior Minister of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Asheville, NC, “As senior minister, I am often asked to perform marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples in my congregation. My denomination – the United Church of Christ – authorizes me to perform these ceremonies. But Amendment One denies my religious freedom by prohibiting me from exercising this right.”

I'm going to be closely watching the conservative blogs to see how Republicans manage to explain why this religious freedom shouldn't be allowed but Hobby Lobby's religious freedom is sacrosanct. I expect the contortions will be painful to watch.