You win some, you lose some

We all remember the heartbreaking defeat of equality in California when Proposition 8 was passed, banning gay marriage after ruling it to be legal only a few months before. Another thing that stands out about that decision was the driving force behind the measure; the Mormon Church. They went door to door with pamphlets about "defending traditional marriage", and their efforts paid off. "Traditional" marriage was upheld.
However, in a surprising reversal, according to the Associated Press, "the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it would support proposed city laws that would prohibit discrimination against gays in housing and employment."
This has created an uproar on both sides; the original gay activists are rejoicing in this support while other conservative religious groups have lashed out, attacking the Mormon church on the ridiculous grounds that they're only doing it for public relations.
"Supporting basic civil values," Michael Otterson, director of public affiars for the Mormon church, said, "does not compromise the church's religious belief that homosexuality is a sin and that same-sex marriage poses a threat to traditional marriage."
And to this I say, good for them! While their former allies may be right about the support being a public relations issue, it doesn't matter. Support for equality is support, and those on the "pro-gay agenda" should tack this one as a win.
One thing to note, though, is that there are strings attached. Again, according to the Associated Press, "The position is not a reversal, Otterson said. In August 2008 the church issued a statement saying it supports gay rights related to hospitalization, medical care, employment, housing or probate as long as they 'do not infringe on the integrity of the traditional family or the constitutional rights of churches.'"
What the Mormon Church still remains to see is that gay marriage does not effect them or the integrity of marriage at all. Churches even now have the ability to deny marriage to people, regardless of gender. There are other means to be married, like being married by a Justice of the Peace. (Fun fact: I learned this first from A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket)
Marriage is no longer an exclusively spiritual connection; it is also a legal union, or, even more simply, a union based purely off of love for your partner. And quite frankly, I don't see anything wrong with love. As the Beatles, my highest authority on all things, so famously sang, all you need is love.

Additional link:
Examiner.com