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Limping between two opinions: The moral evacuation of the Boy Scouts of America

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History of the Boy Scouts of America (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) NASHVILLE, TN , January 31, 2013, ( AlbertMohler.com ) -  And Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you go on limping between two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him .” --  1 Kings 18:21 . The announcement this week that the Boy Scouts of America may soon rescind its national policy prohibiting the participation of openly homosexual members and leaders fell like a thunderclap. The B.S.A. national board is expected to approve the change early next week, just six months after that same board had announced that no change would be made, citing the unanimous recommendation of a special study committee.  Back then, the B.S.A. CEO said that the “vast majority” of Boy Scout parents supported the policy. That was then, but this is now. Just six months later, the B.S.A. board is prepared to capitulate to massive pressure from gay rights activists