Christianity reference questioned in Cayman

A panel of parliamentarians in Britain wants the Cayman Islands to drop references to Christianity in the territory\'s new constitution.



The new Cayman constitution comes into force next month.



The preamble to the constitution of the British Overseas territory, affirms the intention of islanders to be a God-fearing country based on traditional Christian values tolerant of other religions and beliefs.



The British newspaper, The Mail on Sunday, said the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee objects to Christianity being singled out above other faiths in the constitutions of overseas territories.



The committee also fears that references to traditional Christian morality could undermine gay rights.