We would like you to assess the QUALITY of each of the following argument (discussing Gay Marriage) and determine if the argument is Valid or Invalid. A valid argument is clearly interpretable and either expresses an argument, or a premise or a conclusion that can be used in an argument for the topic of gay marriage. An invalid argument is a phrase that cannot be interpreted as an argument or not on the topic of gay marriage.

Q: One acceptable option would to be to completely sever the link between church and state in this regard and stop giving financial benefits to married couples; then gays would only be denied something of religious significance.

A: Valid
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Q: Gays and lesbians utilized this form of expression in the very same manor as do straight couples.

A: Valid
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Q: However, I'll argue that religion can make a bad situation worse, by sanctioning evil acts because the believer's god approves of them.

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Invalid
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