PODCAST: Grand Teton Council official talks about LDS Church decision to keep scouts
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IDAHO FALLS — The Mormon Church — the nation’s largest sponsor of Boy Scout units — has decided to continue its affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America, despite its decision to allow gay troop leaders.
The Boy Scouts announced June 28 they were lifting the ban on gay adult leaders, yet would allow church-sponsored Scout units to continue the exclusion. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the decision Wednesday to stay with Boy Scouts after getting assurances they can appoint troop leaders, according to their own religious and moral values.
EastIdahoNews.com Reporter Mark Richardson spoke with Grand Teton Council Scout Executive Clark Farrer, about decision by the Mormon Church. Listen to the interview in the podcast above.