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[b]Why is there a goal involved?[/b]  Some troops are more religiously oriented than others.  A good many run out of churches, but a good many run out of schools and other public buildings.  Our troop is based in a Methodist church.  The only time I have heard so much of a prayer in 7 years involvement is as a benediction at Eagle Scout induction ceremonies -- nicely generic as the troop kids who practice several religions.  But, a belief in a higher power is part of the organization's principles.  So -- it's cool if a family does not want to join because of that.  I know several families that did not join because of the stance on homosexuality.  Very understandable.  Now that it is changed some folks are more likely to join.  Others - like the Mormon church based troops - are leaving.  It's part of the evolution of the organization.  It's also not an organization that folks who decline to swear an oath should join either.  Again, one's own personal beliefs can be a guide for what organizations to join and what ones to abstain from.

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Because that PP went out of their way to state that Boy Scouts are better off without participation from atheists and others without a faith. What was that PP's goal in saying so?[/quote]

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