Particularly, the threat of church sponsors to disband their troops based on the national organization's lifting the ban, even they would still be free to continue the ban themselves. Thoughts
They haven't. The vote has been delayed until May.
It is their decision to make. I have a problem where kids are involved in what amounts to an all-male organization. They've had plenty of problems in the past with pedophiles (remember we're talking same-gender child abuse) and have managed to get somewhat of a handle on it. And now the are being pressured into potentially opening this up for more problems, yet.
Still, it is their decision to make and in the United States, the Supreme Court has ruled that the BSA can set their standards for membership and maintain them (whether you, I, or anyone else likes those standards).
it sort of minimizes the scout oath and code of conduct
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.