Girl Scouts USA responds to controversy over 'Islamic' badges

Girl Scouts USA (GSUSA) has responded to online controversy over the organization allegedly embedding Islamic practices into its scouting programs. White House correspondent Natalie Winters accused GSUSA of Islamizing its curriculum, sharing screenshots of badges such as "Girl Scout of the Islamic Faith" and patches for Islamic practices like Ramadan and Hajj.

In response, GSUSA clarified that it is not a religious organization and that any faith-based patches, including the Muslim ones, are developed by independent religious organizations, not GSUSA itself. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) praised GSUSA for its inclusive approach, welcoming girls from all faith backgrounds, including Muslim girls who participate in their own community-based religious programs.

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