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Stemberger Responds to the Boy Scouts of America's Decision to Allow Transgendered Boys (Girls) to Enroll in Scouting Programs
Contact: Amber Kelly, 850-567-8143, AmberK@FLfamily.org
ORLANDO, Jan. 31, 2017 /Christian Newswire/ -- John Stemberger, founder of On My Honor, Chairman of the Board of Trail Life USA, and President of the Florida Family Policy Council
released the following statement in light of the Boy Scouts of
America's announcement that they would be allowing transgender boys
(biological girls who want to become boys) to enroll in scouting
programs:
"This is a profoundly sad but
inevitable decision on the part of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The
'key three' leadership of the BSA assured its membership less than four
years ago when they voted to allow openly gay boys in the program that
this would never happen. Now untold thousands of boys in Scouting will
be directly exposed to the serious psychological confusion that is
characterized by those claiming to be transgender. As a society, we
should have great compassion for children suffering from gender
dysphoria while getting them proper counseling and professional help.
Instead, the BSA is encouraging and facilitating a recognized mental
disorder that has far reaching consequences to the health and safety of
children. Recently, the American College of Pediatricians released a
formal position paper entitled 'Gender Identity Harms Children' urging
those working with children 'to reject all policies that condition
children to accept as normal a life of chemical and surgical
impersonation of the opposite sex.'
"Further, knowing that boys and
biological girls will be showering, dressing and camping in tents
together create a clear child protection issue which is being ignored.
It's simply stunning that a leading youth organization which parents
entrust the protection of their children with has opted to again
appease political activists rather than follow clear, common-sense best
practices for child protection.
"In light of this decision, parents across America are even more grateful for Trail Life USA,
the distinctly Christian scouting organization for boys and young men,
which focuses on adventure, character, and leadership in its 700
troops in 48 states across the country. Trail Life CEO Mark Hancock
responded to the decision by saying, 'Trail Life USA is saddened to see
this decision by the BSA. We assure our members and chartering
organizations that we are committed to the timeless Biblical values
affirmed in our Statement of Faith and Values.'"
For media interviews or more information contact:
Amber Kelly at AmberK@FLfamily.org
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Stemberger Responds to the Boy Scouts of America's Decision to Allow Transgendered Boys (Girls) to Enroll in Scouting Programs
