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Earlier this week Indiana Republican Bob Morris refused to sign a resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts because he said it is a “radicalized organization” that supports abortion and promotes homosexuality.
In a letter to fellow representatives urging them to join him in refusing to support the Girl Scouts resolution Morris says, “abundant evidence proves that the agenda of Planned Parenthood includes sexualizing young girls through the Girl Scouts, which is quickly becoming a tactical arm of Planned Parenthood.”
Since Morris’ remarks a church in Virginia, the St. Timothy Catholic Church, has banned Girl Scout troops from meeting in their facility. According to the Arlington Diocese, the pastor of the church “did not believe the increasingly open nature of the Girl Scouts was compatible with the mission of the church.”
“Increasingly open nature” meaning accepting gay and transgender youth and providing girls with age appropriate sexual education.
The Girl Scouts, however, remain steadfast in their commitment to serve Virginia girls. In a statement following the church’s ban the Girl Scouts have said, “This location change presents us with an opportunity to serve not only the girls from St. Timothy’s, but to invite more girls from the area to join Girl Scouts.”
That’s right! Now more Virginia girls will get access to appropriate sexual education by an organization that supports LGBT youth. How scandalous [insert sarcasm here]!
I’m so happy to see that the Girls Scouts have not let this set back keep them from continuing to serve Virginia girls who, like all girls, are in need of education and above all acceptance.
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+ add your ownRomon A. is a SPAMMER
Hm-mm, no; the Girl Scout's "main thing" is NOT about "honoring and respecting god!"
From http://www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/facts/pdf/facts_gs.pdf
Who We Are
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is the largest organization for girls in the world. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Through activities in science and technology, business and economic literacy, and outdoor and environmental awareness, Girl Scouting provides girls with opportunities for fun and friendship while fostering the development of leadership skills and self-esteem.
What We Do
In Girl Scouts, girls develop their leadership potential through activities that enable them to discover their values, skills, and the world around them; connect with others in a multicultural environment; and take action to make a difference in the world.
Girl scouts have the right there main thing is honoring and respecting god!!!!!
It is a Catholic Church, what else does one need to know?
Dawid B., I am sure the American Girl Scouts will survive without your children.
Ashley D., no one has to stay ignorant and intolerant either….
Sandy E., say what? Oh, right, you read it on the Internet I guess.
Beth S., same as above.
Kerrie G., same as above. Remaining ignorant of the truth is no excuse.
A word of caution to those members using sarcasm in your posts, you might want to add a warning label. You never know when some Republican might find it during an Internet search and try and use it as a fact. You may also need to explain sarcasm. No, in this case I am not being sarcastic.
Well, Dawid B., that was certainly well reasoned. :rolleyes:
Well, Dawid B., that was certainly well reasoned. :rolleyes:
Lyn B. said "I never thought the connection between Scouts and churches was all that healthy."
Very few Scout troops are so well heeled as to be able to afford their own meeting halls. They very much rely on the charity of others, for both volunteer staffing and facilities.
And, many churches have halls intended for secular activities, the use of which is rented or donated at arms length, such that there is no involvement by the church in such activities themselves.
Lyn B. said "I never thought the connection between Scouts and churches was all that healthy."
Very few Scout troops are so well heeled as to be able to afford their own meeting halls. They very much rely on the charity of others, for both volunteer staffing and facilities.
And, many churches have halls intended for secular activities, the use of which is rented or donated at arms length, such that there is no involvement by the church in such activities themselves.
Well, Dawid B., that was certainly well reasoned. :rolleyes:
Ashley D, no one has to stay intolerant towards other people because of their sexual orientation. Being a homophobe is a choice, being gay, bisexual, transgendered, and straight isn't!
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