My heart is also heavy with the decision of the BSA. I am a former scout, and currently serve as a Cubmaster in my son's pack. Scouting has been a positive beacon of character building and moral direction to many youths for over a century because it stood for belief in God and doing what is right.

From the Bible, we know the enemy seeks to confuse and twist things that are good. The enemy is very efficient at putting God's people at odds with the rest of the world, as well. This decision by the BSA is only the latest in the battle for the hearts and minds of our youth. I believe that God is certainly greater than all of this, and pray that His will be done wherever this BSA decision leads. I hold no anger nor judgement toward those who voted to lift the ban, however I cannot, in faith, agree with the BSA's decision allowing sexual immorality to openly flourish within the organization. It will only be a short time until the BSA must accept openly gay adult leaders as former scouts return to serve in leadership positions.

Scripture is clear about God's view on sexual immorality in both the Old and New Testament. Leviticus 18 and 20, Romans 1 and other passages in the Bible do not mince words on the topic. The Bible also reminds us to hate the sin and not the sinner, as well. I cannot force anyone to believe or act in a certain way, but that does not mean I should take part in an organization that promotes a lifestyle that is clearly against God's teachings.

I will resign my position with the BSA, and unfortunately not participate in funding the organization in the future. I will continue to pray for the people in BSA, and hope that the organization can change back to what is "morally straight" in God's teachings.

Even the Boy Scout Oath states that God comes before one's country as well as the Scout Law. I must follow God before all other institutions of man.