BSA
Methodists, Mormons back latest Scouting bankruptcy plan to fund survivor claims
By Adelle M. Banks — March 1, 2022
(RNS) — Other religious groups have not taken a position on the plan announced by the BSA on Feb. 10.
BSA bankruptcy plan misses mark in vote by abuse claimants
By Randall Chase — January 5, 2022
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A preliminary voting report in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy indicates the group’s reorganization plan has failed to win the desired support from tens of thousands of men who say they were sexually abused as children. The report, filed late Tuesday night, shows 73% of 53,888 valid ballots were cast […]
United Methodists join Boy Scouts in settlement proposal to aid sex abuse survivors
By Adelle M. Banks — December 22, 2021
(RNS) — ‘We are sorry for what occurred and are praying for all those who experienced harm through Scouting activities,’ said Bishop John Schol, a leader in the mediation process.
United Methodist leaders urge churches to end Boy Scout charters for now
By Adelle M. Banks — August 26, 2021
(RNS) — The United Methodist Church estimated that as many as 5,000 of its congregations remain exposed to potential lawsuits.
Boy Scouts Christian alternative sees ‘tremendous response’ after transgender decision
By Adelle M. Banks — February 17, 2017
(RNS) 'Where many people would say that they’re leaving Boy Scouts, we have many others that are saying that the Boy Scouts left them,' Trail Life USA's CEO said.
Boy Scouts of America to begin accepting transgender boys
By Reuters — January 31, 2017
(Reuters) The move bucks a more-than-century-old practice of using the gender stated on a birth certificate to determine eligibility.
Churches move to cut ties to Scouts after gay policy change
By Bob Smietana — June 3, 2013
The Southern Baptist Convention, whose 3,981 Scout troops make it the BSA's sixth-largest religious sponsor, plans to address the issue at its annual meeting in Houston, June 11-12.
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