If Boy Scouts say OK to gay scouts, will they still leave out Atheists?

[NeoGreen]

36. Ditto...

I will be the Committee Chair for my son's Troop starting next month.

Our Charter Organization is a local Volunteer Fire Department, and religion doesn't come up very often.

The official policy is:

"The Boy Scouts of America does not define what constitutes belief in God or practice of religion. Neither does the
BSA require membership in a religious organization or association for membership in the movement. If a Scout
does not belong to a religious organization or association, then his parent(s) or guardian(s) will be considered
responsible for his religious training. All that is required is the acknowledgment of belief in God as stated in
the Scout Oath, and the ability to be reverent as stated in the Scout Law"
(BSA Guide to Advancement 2011, pg 33. Publication #33088)

So as a parent, I define "god" for my son, and believe me, it is a pretty loose definition, and one can be reverent without a supernatural element.

For my son's Troop, I have been trying to create a version of the Boy Scouts I remember, the one prior to the LDS take over.

And as an added benefit one of the job descriptions for the Chair is too:

"Interpret National and Local policies to the Troop"

So, I will strive to have an open and accepting Troop for the boys, while being vigilant on Youth protection requirements for the adults.