The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has voted to allow gay boys to become members.
The ban on adult homosexuals becoming Scout leaders still stands.
The resolution permitting openly gay youths to become scouts was adopted after securing a 61% vote in favour among the National Council’s 1,400 members.
The decision has been met with disappointment among American faith groups.
The Assemblies of God said in a statement that it “regrets” the outcome of Thursday’s vote.
It added that it could no longer endorse its young members joining the BSA and would instead be encouraging them to become part of its own similar programme, the Royal Rangers.
“We believe – as do a majority of Boy Scout volunteer leaders and parents – that this is not the best policy for BSA, nor for the young men it serves,” the Church said.
“We believe that the BSA policy change will lead to a mass exodus from the Boy Scout programme, as Assemblies of God and many other churches can no longer support groups that are part of an organisation allowing members who are openly homosexual.”
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The end of the BSA. This ex-scout will not contribute a penny to this know corrupt organic nation.
As a former Den Mother, I’m disappointed that the Scouts caved into the homosexuality. Let’s pray that the Scouts will be a good influence on these mixed up young people.
I recently upset a woman by telling her there are women and girls involved in the Boy Scout programs. She knew about Den Mother’s, but did not know about Venturing Crews and Explorers. What is important are the youth, they are the only reason we should be involved. We have to be good examples, we have to walk the walk, and keep our opinions to ourselves.