Comments on: Scout controversy hinges on Mormon status as Christians

By: Johnna

Johnna — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 06:06:14 +0000

It would have been wiser for them to say they required a creedal, trinitarian christian.

By: Peter

Peter — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 04:19:07 +0000

Nick, for a person to be in an LDS BSA unit, they only must be a member of good standing in the community. It’s very strange because the Bishop can issue it as a calling, but the scout leader can be from another religion. Look, Christ Covenant Church’s decision, if based on their charter organizational policy, is appropriate. The BSA charters its programs to organizations which have the right to accept certain aspects of the program and organize it around their own needs and aims. Typically, however, most Christian churches only rent the building to units that use their churches, so this action seems a bit odd, especially if they’re related to Presbyterianism, which has traditionally been very open in a non-denominational way.

By: Nick Literski

Nick Literski — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 03:35:21 +0000

This is a bit ironic, considering one in four boy scouts in the U.S. is LDS. That organization REALLY can’t afford to alienate LDS members. On the other hand, let’s be honest here. Parents from the Christ Covenant Church wouldn’t be allowed to be scout leaders in an LDS-sponsored troop either, because it’s a calling extended via LDS priesthood leaders!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:57:12 +0000

This is a sad story but I think we should respect the Christ Covenant Church’s decision. They have reasons for what they did. You can’t be too careful with who works with your youth and I can respect their cautious approach and in the end the Stokes’ didn’t meet the criteria.