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4X4 · 03-06-2009, 01:10 PM

As far as the OP goes, if it were me, I'd have no problem using 'non denominational' on the form and putting my kids in scouts. As far as I'm concerned, the broader the learning base, the more informed a decision they'll make when they get old enough to start thinking about it on their own.
I've mentioned before that I was raised in a religious atmosphere and didn't conclude atheism until my 20s. I see no problem with how I was raised, I just disagree with my parents and with everyone else that's religious about the existence of a god. And I do it knowing much more about the bible than alot of christians.
I can see why you, trout, are a little surprised and perhaps annoyed by the religious requirement, but if anything, it'll just give your boys more food for thought.
Scouts is about learning to tie knots and build campfires. I'm fairly sure that the religious undertones are minimal. If it turns out that the particular scoutmaster is a hardcore bible thumper, then it's your prerogative to pull your kids out. But chances are that the extent of their exposure to religion in scouts will be part of the creed and maybe a prayer or something. No biggie, I'd say.

03-06-2009, 01:10 PM	#62
4X4 One of the Nine Join Date: Dec 2004 Exp:	As far as the OP goes, if it were me, I'd have no problem using 'non denominational' on the form and putting my kids in scouts. As far as I'm concerned, the broader the learning base, the more informed a decision they'll make when they get old enough to start thinking about it on their own. I've mentioned before that I was raised in a religious atmosphere and didn't conclude atheism until my 20s. I see no problem with how I was raised, I just disagree with my parents and with everyone else that's religious about the existence of a god. And I do it knowing much more about the bible than alot of christians. I can see why you, trout, are a little surprised and perhaps annoyed by the religious requirement, but if anything, it'll just give your boys more food for thought. Scouts is about learning to tie knots and build campfires. I'm fairly sure that the religious undertones are minimal. If it turns out that the particular scoutmaster is a hardcore bible thumper, then it's your prerogative to pull your kids out. But chances are that the extent of their exposure to religion in scouts will be part of the creed and maybe a prayer or something. No biggie, I'd say.