Island churches saddened by assisted dying laws

A group of Island churches says it's saddened by new laws which would legalise assisted dying.

Churches Alive in Mann represents Living Hope, methodists, protestants and catholic churches and released a statement after the bill passed its final parliamentary hurdle this week.

In it, they say life is a sacred gift from God and its value will be diminished if people choose to end it because of their suffering.

The organization says it'll work with Tynwald members as secondary legislation and regulations are now put together.