o phase out the Scouting Program without hurting the children" (Lobdell B: 2). Synagogues see no reason to push their youths into the Boy Scouts, when doing so would encourage or support discrimination. Rabbi Jim Kaufman, who has been fighting for Gay and Lesbian rights for 25 years, is the head Rabbi at a congregation that is "home den," for over 75 Scouts (Lobdell B: 2) "As individuals I encourage people to speak out and protest in any way they can. They can even turn in their merit badges," said Kaufman (Lobdell B: 2). The Jewish religion has always been a strong fighter against any form of inequality. Rabbi Allen Henkin is a firm believer that "very good people will disagree with us on this one" (Lobdell B: 2).
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