Mormon church supports Boy Scouts' proposal to lift gay ban for youths

[hack89]

While the Boy Scouts' proposal does not go far enough, the fact that the Mormon Church is accepting of gay scouts shows you just how far this civil rights fight has advanced in a short time. America is becoming a better place.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Mormon church has given its blessing to the Boy Scouts of America on its latest proposal to lift the gay ban for youth members but continue to exclude gays as adult leaders.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints posted a statement on its website Thursday saying it is satisfied with the proposal, which the Boy Scouts announced last week and will submit to its National Council at a meeting in Texas the week of May 20.

The LDS church still teaches its members that marriage is between a man and a woman and that same-sex relationships are sinful. In December, however, the church launched a website encouraging members to be more compassionate in discussions about homosexuality. The website says Mormons should be loving and respectful toward gays and lesbians, while appealing to gay and lesbian Mormons to stay in the church.

It marked the most significant outreach yet to gays and lesbians by the Mormon church, which has about 14 million members worldwide.

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/irving/headlines/20130425-mormon-church-supports-boy-scouts-proposal-to-lift-gay-ban-for-youths-keep-it-for-adult-leaders.ece

[Cirque du So-What]

1. I remain unimpressed

as long as Mormon leadership continues to discriminate against gay adult leaders. BTW, I am appalled at the comments below the linked article.

[gejohnston]

2. it's a start

at least.

[hack89]

3. When your opponents start changing is when you know progress is being made. nt