Boy Scouts of America Ends their Ban on Gay Leaders

Christine D. Johnson : Jul 28, 2015
Charisma News

79 percent voted in favor of the resolution, which is effective immediately.

Boy Scouts of America took final steps Monday to remove the organization's national restriction on openly gay adult leaders and employees. However, the Texas-based group is allowing faith-based organizations to select their leaders based on their religious beliefs, including matters of sexuality. (Reuters/Lucas Jackson)

The move was approved by the group's National Executive Board Monday. Of those present and voting, 79 percent voted in favor of the resolution, which is effective immediately. The resolution was recommended for ratification by the Executive Committee earlier this month.

Former Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates serves as national president of the 105-year-old scouting organization.

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