bcp
In My Opinion
Actually, I dont think they are real big on the gay boys joining either.
unless those gay boys are willing to admit their faults and lead a christian life
Boy Scouts and Gay Rights Again.........
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unless those gay boys are willing to admit their faults and lead a christian life
Xaquin44
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From the "Boy Scout Joining Requirements"
1: Meet age requirements: Be a boy who has completed the fifth grade and be at least 10 years old, or be 11 years old, or have earned the Arrow of Light Award and be at least 10 years old, and be under 18 years old.
2: Complete a Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.
3: Find a Scout troop near your home. (To find a troop, contact your local Boy Scout Council. The Council name, address and phone number can be found on BSA's Council Locator Page.)
4: Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
5: Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.
6: Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot).
7: Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or Promise, Law, motto, and slogan, and the Outdoor Code.
8: Describe the Scout badge.
9: Complete the Pamphlet Exercises. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide".
10: Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Turn in your Boy Scout application and health history form signed by your parent or guardian, then participate in a Scoutmaster conference.
That is every requirement required to join.
Now explain to me why a homosexual can not meet those requirements.
tommyjones
New Member
nhboy
Ubi bene ibi patria
For those interested in non-discrimination in youth organizations;
Scouting for All - Committed to Scouting - Open to Diversity
Scouting for All - Committed to Scouting - Open to Diversity
MMDad
Lem Putt
Now that has to be one of the dumbest things I've ever read. You posted this as a joke, right?
Xaquin44
New Member
I hope so lol
tommyjones
New Member
what, little boys do things that adults would be considered gay for all the time, and dont give it a second thought.
bcp
In My Opinion
the scouts dont consider homosexuality to be a morally straight way of life.
</H2>Reverent toward God, evidently, they consider homosexuality to be not reverent toward God and his laws.
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Somehow I dont think that doing a good turn has anything to do with a barrel.
Dork
Highlander's MPD
I normally don't give to the the kids outside selling stuff when you leave a store but I did recently when I saw Boy scouts selling popcorn. Even though it was a little expensive I bought that $7 can of popcorn to help support the boy scouts. Who would have ever thought they would have to challenge the gay thing. Boy scouts is a great organization to teach our kids responsibility, values, etc. Give them all the support you can.
I personally don't think the boys are going to jump up and down and tell you they are gay. Most aren't thinking about that a the age of 10. Sure, they should be allowed to join as long as they follow the rules set forth by the organization. If not, join somethng else. I do have a problem with gay adults leading the boy scouts. Why expose our kids to a perverse lifestyle if it can be avoided?
Xaquin44
New Member
I was counting on that bcp, so I marked this link from the BSA joining requirement site.
Boy Scout Oath
. . . To do my duty to God . . .
Your family and religious leaders teach you about God and the ways you can serve. You do your duty to God by following the wisdom of those teachings every day and by respecting and defending the rights of others to practice their own beliefs.
also, for fun
. . . and morally straight.
To be a person of strong character, your relationships with others should be honest and open. You should respect and defend the rights of all people. Be clean in your speech and actions, and remain faithful in your religious beliefs. The values you practice as a Scout will help you shape a life of virtue and self-reliance.
this is from their site.
edit: you'll note it doesn't specify a religion. As it shouldn't.
Boy Scout Oath
. . . To do my duty to God . . .
Your family and religious leaders teach you about God and the ways you can serve. You do your duty to God by following the wisdom of those teachings every day and by respecting and defending the rights of others to practice their own beliefs.
also, for fun
. . . and morally straight.
To be a person of strong character, your relationships with others should be honest and open. You should respect and defend the rights of all people. Be clean in your speech and actions, and remain faithful in your religious beliefs. The values you practice as a Scout will help you shape a life of virtue and self-reliance.
this is from their site.
edit: you'll note it doesn't specify a religion. As it shouldn't.
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tommyjones
New Member
It says "He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others."
it doesn't say he is faithful in MY or the accepted religious beliefs, but in HIS. Makes me think that is an individual chioce, just like the part about respecting others beliefs.
How is it being respectful to prejudge someone based on their beliefs?
MMDad
Lem Putt
No, they don't. Maybe you did.......
You might want to discuss those things you did with your therapist during your next session.
bcp
In My Opinion
can you show me where that has been added to the constitution?
last I heard it was still being pettitioned for. the words "sexual orientation" has not been added
for the record, I dont think the boy scouts or any other group as such should be granted any government funds. My feelings however have nothing to do with any discriminatory acts they may or may not engage in.
Toxick
Splat
I answered it.
But my answer seems to have gotten lost amongst the "Is so/ain't neither" logical discourse.
tommyjones
New Member
little boys hold hands, play with dolls, wear pink crocs, cry to their mommy, and shocker, some even take baths together. I think all of those would be considered gay if you did them....... well maybe not the crying to mommy part
Xaquin44
New Member
oh could you link, sorry I missed it or forgot .... I can't remember all 200+ posts.
Xaquin44
New Member
little boys hold hands, play with dolls, wear pink crocs, cry to their mommy, and shocker, some even take baths together. I think all of those would be considered gay if you did them....... well maybe not the crying to mommy part
....
I don't recall having done any of these things.
I mean unless transformers are dolls?
then maybe.
tommyjones
New Member
comon, i chose those because i have seen threads on here about such subjects. It happens, but just becasue a mom lets her son wear pink crocs (at his choice) doesn't mean he is gay....
If gayness is learned then so is straightness, before the choice is made you are somewhere in between, or maybe just in a different state where it doens't matter so you can act how you want without worrying aout if it is gay or not.