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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP - you do know that Boy Scouts of America does now allow homosexual boys in troops, right?

I think it is a fabulous program (much better than my girl scout experience) and emphasizes leadership in the high school years.  Colleges look favorably upon Eagle Scouts because admissions officers know how difficult it is to cram in all the badge requirements, the overnights, and the leadership positions required before making Eagle.  Our troop is "boy lead" meaning at this age the boys run everything.  I am so glad we got involved.  And we have all sorts of faith in our troop.  Good luck![/quote]

But they do not allow atheists, which is what OP and OP's husband are, and which is how they are raising their son.

Eagle is a great rank to earn.  Be aware that one requirement to earn Eagle rank requires boys to have references from 6 people to testify that they have been living by the Scout Oath (including Duty to God!) and Law.

"REQUIREMENT 2. Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your daily life. List the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf."

The list includes of references required include:
Parents/guardians
Religious
Educational 
Employer (if any) 
Two other references

If the Eagle applicant isn't a member of an organized church, he may ask his parents to be the reference to testify to the fact that the applicant shows his duty to God.

The Scout may NOT state that he doesn't believe in God or is an atheist, and earn Eagle rank.

Just be aware.  Is this a huge issue for a Cub Scout?   Probably not, but it depends how the parents feel about being a part of an organization that expels children and adults for saying they are atheist.

"http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-728_WB_fillable.pdf[/quote]

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