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That is a very good and somewhat complicated question. The answer depends on whether you live in the USA or the rest of the world.
The British position, quoting directly from scoutbase.org.uk on adults in the movement is
Gay adults in Scouting
It's OK to be an adult in Scouting and be gay!
Throughout the Association there are adults in
Scouting who are gay, lesbian or bisexual. Some
are open about their sexual orientation others not,
either way it is a personal choice which is totally
acceptable.
A leader's sexual orientation has no bearing on
their suitability to fulfil a role in Scouting.
Whatever role an adult chooses to take in
Scouting, they must always act in accordance with
the Associations Policies and Rules.
The scout association even provides help and support to young members who are either confused about their sexuality or who wish support "coming out". There is dedicated materials about this on the scout website. There are even t-shirts, sweaters and hoodies for sale in the UK bearing the logo "Scout and proud", a play on the Gay Pride slogan "Out and Proud"
In the UK and Canada at least as either a Adult volunteer or as a member you will be welcomed.
The official position of the Boy Scouts of America, reaffirmed in 2012, is that homosexuality goes against scouting's teaching to be "morally straight".
In the case of a homosexual scout one could argue that the scouts are there to learn the core values of scouting which means none exemplify them on entry and so a gay scout might be tolerated. It would be largely up to the local troop or council. The national BSA organization would likely be supportive of a troop that wished to exclude a gay scout but would likely not intervene if a troop decided to accept one. Some would also raise the issue of whether a teen can truly fully understand their own sexuality and so know that they are gay.
In the case of a leader the answer is clear. Homosexual leaders are not allowed due to the morals issue, the perceived threat to youth protection and the political fall out of a gay leader.
The legalities are also interesting. The Supreme Court did not rule, as is commonly misstated, that the BSA can exclude anyone they want due to being a private club. What the court found was that the BSA was an organization that expresses a message and that forcing them to accept an overtly gay leader would undermine their expression of that message and so infringe upon their First Amendment rights to free speech. Whether a homosexual leader who is not overt about his (or presumably her) orientation or a non-leader would receive similar legal protection is not clear.
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In what year did the Boy Scouts allow gay boys to become members?
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) first allowed openly gay youth to become members in 2014. This decision came after years of controversy and legal battles surrounding the organization's stance on LGBTQ+ inclusion.
What do the boy scouts still ban?
The boy scouts still ban openly gay adults to join the scouts.
Do the Boy Scouts have any gay origins?
No, the boy scouts history has no connection with anything in the LGBT community.
What happens if a youth is gay in scouts?
Being in scouts is a fab idea. Since the purpose of the Boy Scouts has nothing to do with sex, it should not matter if a scout is gay.
Do you have to be straight to be in boy scouts?
Leaders cannot be openly Gay. The status of gay scouts is less settled but there is a chance that an openly gay scout may be asked to leave.
Should gay Scouts and Scout leaders be allowed in the Boy Scouts of America?
Answer 1: Yes of course. Everyone needs Scouting. Answer 2: No, gay scouts and leaders should not be allowed in the BSA because the BSA program has certain tenets that follow the belief in God and straight morals. The current interpreation of the Bible by the BSA states Homosexuality goes against these principals, therefore they cannot be allowed in the BSA program. Answer 3: gay boys have always been allowed to participate in certain programs in the Boy Scout organization including "Learning for Life" program which includes Explorer Scouts. Answer 4: The Boy Scouts of America claims to respect and accept all religions and they require the leaders of each unit to attest that the scouts and other leaders uphold the tenents of scouting. The ban on gay leaders (they just now accept gay scouts) stems from the requirement that scouts be "morally straight". In my opinion, the only way to reconcile all of this, and truly respect all faiths, is to leave it up to each individual unit to define what is moral. Forcing any particular point of view fails to respect the others.
How do you tell your friends in boy scouts you are gay?
if he hugs you all the time
What if your in boy scouts and you have you share tents with a gay kid?
The Boy Scouts of America do not allow adult leaders who are gay. Likewise there is no logical reason to ask a minor if they are gay; they would have to provide that information of their own free will. You are in separate sleeping bags and you could always bring your own tent to sleep in.
Why has Boy Scouts of America historically prohibited gay individuals from becoming members of the organization?
The Boy Scouts of America historically believe that homosexuality is against the Scout oath and thus prevents gay individuals becoming members. Also there is the chance of pedophilia with gay male leaders and young scout members.
Who helped the Boy Scouts of America develop a merit badge in cinematography in 2001 only to sever links over their stand on gay Scouts?
Steven Spielberg
What is the current status of the problem in Boy Scouts?
In terms of the conflict of homosexual participants, any gay boy may participate up until his eighteenth birthday. Gay leaders are still banned.
How do you have kids if your gay?
Well if your a girl have sex with a boy. If your a boy have sex with a girl.
