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Amid Boy Scout turmoil, other groups hope to grow

"Of the major religious denominations which sponsor large numbers of Boy Scout units, the Southern Baptists have been among the most outspoken in urging the BSA to keep the ban on gays.

Ending anti-gay policy would be a move forward by the Boy Scouts

Mormon, Roman Catholic and Southern Baptist churches sponsor many scout units, and those denominations have been strong supporters of the gay exclusion.

Furor over proposed shift in Scouts no-gays policy

"Many Scout units are sponsored by relatively conservative religious denominations - notably the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Southern Baptist churches.

Boy Scouts are expected to modify ban against gay members, leaders

Frank Page, who leads the Southern Baptist Executive Committee.

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