One of the concerns raised when the BSA voted to allow openly gay Scouts to participate in the program was the issue of tent-sharing. I don’t blame any parent or leader for wanting to think thoughtfully about this issue. I…
Category: Boy Scouts
The Victoria Theater
The journey of my family since my son came out last year has been a roller coaster ride of highs and lows. The spiritual, intellectual and emotional investment required to make sense and find peace between two polarizing worlds…
Why Mormon Support of the BSA Decision Is a Good Thing for Gay Mormon Youth
(Also published in Huffington Post) When I was in first grade, I wasn’t so different from all the other Mormon boys in my class. Like them, I couldn’t wait for the bell signaling the end of the school day to…
A New Day For Boy Scouts
I want to express profound gratitude for the decision of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to end the ban on gay youth. I had been praying for this for some time. The ban on gay youth in boy scouts…
Ending Discrimination in Boy Scouts of America
Only by teaching kids to be inclusive and tolerant will we create worthwhile role models by David Baker (also posted at Affirmation.org) 28 April 2013 “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my…
Still Straight after All These Years: The Boy Scouts of America
I never made it to First Class Scout! Reading this morning’s New York Times article on the Boy Scouts makes me think the Scouts haven’t made it to First Class either! After being so adamant about never changing their policy…
Ryan Andresen Is My Son (Boys Scouts, Mormons and Inclusion)
Having a teenager in the home is an always fascinating experience in parenting. I heard one parent describe it as having a movie or food critic living in your own home! But I find it a source of fun and…