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Boy Scouts is an religious based organization. Any atheist joining the organization should keep that in mind before making a commitment to it, or expecting exceptions. Like any religious based group, they will have religious based requirements and activities.
You can participate in Boy Scouts without a church membership. However, if you want to make the Eagle Scout rank, you'll need to declare a belief in God. As far as accepting gay members, you may have to shop the area for a troop that will accept this--some are more open than others.
If you know that you are an atheist, you might want to consider a non-religious organization to begin with.
There are alternatives to Boy Scouts, such as:
- Earth Scouts
- Navigators USA
- Camp Fire
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoNo. No one should be forced to go to church.
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should you do girl scouts?
No, boys should not participate in girl scouts.
Where does the apostrophe go in the tents of the scouts?
There is no apostrophe in that sentence. It would be in: The scouts' tents.
What percentage of Mormon boys are Boy Scouts?
Unless parents opt out, all boys who are members of the LDS church between the ages of eight and eighteen are Boy Scouts. It is part of the church's youth program.
What age should you start to try to get college soccer scouts look at you?
You should start trying to get college scouts to look at you at around age 16. This is when you will be a prime target for the scouts.
Do I have a lawsuit against the Boy Scouts if I was removed for being an atheist?
OpinionYou probably don't, but feel free to check with an attorney. It is a private organization and they can have anyone they want in it. Most have Christian values. Instead, you may want to join or create an atheist scouting organization. People should have the right to have private groups for people who they consider to be like them. Those who don't like it can choose or create other groups. There is nothing wrong with being an atheist. This is not a legal opinion.
Do the boy scouts of America meet?
yes, the Boy Scouts of America are split into troops. Each troop meets usually once a week at a church or some local place.
What happens if a youth is gay in scouts?
Being in scouts is a fab idea. Since the purpose of the Boy Scouts has nothing to do with sex, it should not matter if a scout is gay.
How was jem's and scouts vsit to first purchase church?
george washington wears red socks
Is Boy Scouts of America a functioning group?
Yes, largest non-church youth group in America
Is Wayne Perry Mormon?
No. Wayne Perry, the President of the Boy Scouts of America, is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church).
Do you capitalized Boy Scouts?
The Boy Scouts of America is a formal name and should be capitalised. If you are describing an individual scout that is not a formal name. Example: Tommy became a boy scout when he offically joined the Boy Scouts of America.
Are there ways you can not join boy scouts?
According to BSA policy, you must be heterosexual male (not gay), meet age requirements, believe in a higher power (not an atheist), be able to tie a square knot, pass a physical exam, and pledge your sacred honor to live by the Scout Oath and Law to join the Boy Scouts.
