Boy Scouts have a big impact in the Mormon Community. Somehow I don’t think this will go over well with them.
I thought so, too. My FRiend just sent me a link. I will post.
LDS Church Re-evaluating Scouting Program (official statement)
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3317392/posts
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was the first partner to sponsor Scouting in the United States, adopting the program in 1913 as part of its Mutual Improvement Association program for young men.[17]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Scouts_of_America#Origins
A friend’s letter to the Mormons tonight:
I’m a non-Mormon who has been volunteering for a local The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-affiliated Boy Scouts of America organization. I was looking for some place to give input to the Church in their upcoming decision regarding the BSA decision on openly gay leaders (see
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/church-re-evaluating-scouting-program). I don’t see anyplace to allow such comments to the Church organization.
In any case, although I am not a member of your church, I’m disheartened by the BSA decision, which I see goes against your beliefs, the safety of the youth, and the future of the organization. I reluctantly urge the Church to cease its 100+ year association the BSA.
I don’t intend to continue my service to youth via the BSA.
Should the Church choose to cease BSA sponsorship and wish my services through some other organization, I’ll be open to that.
Thank you, and be well.