Religious sponsors loom large in Boy Scouts' policy debate
Texas Values rallied with hundreds of people outside the BSA headquarters in Irving, Texas, on Wednesday just as the postponement decision was announced. “There’s no doubt that the faith communities that have gotten involved in this issue have made a difference,” said Jonathan Saenz (center), president of Texas Values. “We’re very encouraged to see so many people of religious faith step up and be leaders and do what’s right.” RNS photo courtesy Texas Values.
(RNS) The decision by Boy Scouts officials to postpone any change in policy about gay membership was fueled by an ``outpouring of feedback.'' A lot of that reaction came from religious groups, who sponsor 70 percent of Scout troops.