ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Archbishop Robert Carlson is urging priests to sever ties with the Girl Scouts, saying the organization promotes values “incompatible” with Catholic teachings.
The open letter to priests, scout leaders and other Catholics was posted on the archdiocese website Thursday. It urges parishes that host Girl Scout meetings to consider alternative programs that are more Catholic- or Christian-based.
Carlson’s letter says Girl Scouts of the USA and affiliated organizations promote role models like Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan who are “in conflict with Catholic values.” It says the organization promotes and is partners with organizations that advocate for things such as contraception and abortion rights.
Girl Scouts of the USA said Friday it looks forward to extending longstanding relationships with faith-based organizations, including the Catholic Church and Catholic communities.
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It would be better if they cut ties with the pedophile coddling Catholic church and its rapist priests.
The catholic church does not ’ teach ’ - it rules .
Shortsighted. Truthfully, though, I see it the other way around: The Girl Scouts should sever ties with organizations who seek to subjugate girls and women to second class citizenship.
I’m sorry, where is the barefoot and pregnant badge supposed to go? I’m afraid I didn’t have space for that one.
Those girl scouts sure look like a scary bunch. Shame on this Archbishop. Wonder what he said or did about the pedophile problem in the Church? Probably nothing.