A retired law lecturer and preacher on the Island says he has serious concerns about the Civil Partnership Bill.
The Bill went before the House of Keys for first reading this morning (Tuesday) and would give new rights to gay couples on pensions and benefits.
It's being promoted by Treasury Minister Allan Bell, who says the Island has had a bad reputation in the past for homophobia.
But Peter Murcott says the bill replicates existing legislation on marriage – and he says a Christian Island should keep the institution of marriage restricted to men and women.
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