Girl Scouts denies teaching religion amid scrutiny of Muslim faith awards, mosque visits

Girls Scouts of the USA pushed back Wednesday on reports that mosque-based troops incorporated Islamic prayer , hijab lessons and faith-specific patches into scouting activities across several states, saying outside faith organizations independently run the optional programs. "Girl Scouts is proudly for every girl. Contrary to misinformation circulating online, Girl Scouts is not a religious organization and does not teach religion. For more than a century, we've welcomed girls of every faith an