Boy Scouts question

[Anonymous]

Has anyone had their DS join Boy Scouts without ever being in Cub Scouts? And did that hold them back in any way, socially or skills wise? TIA

[Anonymous]

Yes, and no, it is totally fine.

[Anonymous]

Be aware that there is a god/religion requirement. If you aren't actively involved in a church/synag./mosque, a kid won't be able to meet requirements for advancing. Part of the reason we are leaving cubs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Be aware that there is a god/religion requirement. If you aren't actively involved in a church/synag./mosque, a kid won't be able to meet requirements for advancing. Part of the reason we are leaving cubs.

Does the UU church count?

[Anonymous]

Both of our boys are in scouts and are not required to do the religion component to advance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Be aware that there is a god/religion requirement. If you aren't actively involved in a church/synag./mosque, a kid won't be able to meet requirements for advancing. Part of the reason we are leaving cubs.

Really? Did not know that. But I guess it makes sense given their origin and stance on people who are homosexual.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Be aware that there is a god/religion requirement. If you aren't actively involved in a church/synag./mosque, a kid won't be able to meet requirements for advancing. Part of the reason we are leaving cubs.

This is not true. My child isn't actively involved in a church. He has advanced to First Class Scout. He has told the Scoutmaster that his belief in a Higher Power is that the Higher Power is the sum total of all the laws of physics. He fulfills his "duty to God" by learning about nature and science.

[Anonymous]

You DO NOT need to be active in a congregation to advance rank. The requirements are very vague and can be completed without it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Be aware that there is a god/religion requirement. If you aren't actively involved in a church/synag./mosque, a kid won't be able to meet requirements for advancing. Part of the reason we are leaving cubs.

Does the UU church count?

Yes. Everything counts. The only thing you can't say, officially, is that you are an atheist. Athiests are not allowed in Boy Scouts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Be aware that there is a god/religion requirement. If you aren't actively involved in a church/synag./mosque, a kid won't be able to meet requirements for advancing. Part of the reason we are leaving cubs.

This is not true. My child isn't actively involved in a church. He has advanced to First Class Scout. He has told the Scoutmaster that his belief in a Higher Power is that the Higher Power is the sum total of all the laws of physics. He fulfills his "duty to God" by learning about nature and science.

Maybe it depends on the Scoutmaster? Kinda like how things depend on who your boss is.

[Anonymous]

Religious component not necessary. Your son does not need to have been in Cub Scouts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Be aware that there is a god/religion requirement. If you aren't actively involved in a church/synag./mosque, a kid won't be able to meet requirements for advancing. Part of the reason we are leaving cubs.

Does the UU church count?

Yes. Everything counts. The only thing you can't say, officially, is that you are an atheist. Athiests are not allowed in Boy Scouts.

Is it ok to be in a cult or believe in pagan or hedonistic supreme beings? They would chose those kids over do good, nice kid atheists?

[Anonymous]

It does not specify, so I believe Flying Spaghetti Monster would suffice.

[Anonymous]

Scouts are all (mostly?) affiliated with and sponsored by churches.

Find one that is sponsored through a church that holds your beliefs. So if you are mainstream protestant, choose a mainstream protestant sponsored pack. Catholic? Go to St. So and So's pack. UU? See if a UU church has a pack.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Be aware that there is a god/religion requirement. If you aren't actively involved in a church/synag./mosque, a kid won't be able to meet requirements for advancing. Part of the reason we are leaving cubs.

Does the UU church count?

Yes. Everything counts. The only thing you can't say, officially, is that you are an atheist. Athiests are not allowed in Boy Scouts.

Is it ok to be in a cult or believe in pagan or hedonistic supreme beings? They would chose those kids over do good, nice kid atheists?

Yes, as long as they also promised to help other people at all times, and to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

You can *be* atheist. You just can't cause a stink about not wanting to say "God" in the Oath.