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Religion
and Sexual Orientation and Youth Protection |
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The
BSA has no requirement for adherence to any particular religious
beliefs. The BSA is absolutely
nonsectarian. Buddhists, followers of
Native American religions, Muslims, Jews, Christians of all denominations,
and many others, including those who define their own spirituality, can be,
and are members of the BSA. The BSA
does not require a Scout attend their faith’s worship services every week; a
Scout could practice their faith privately at home. The BSA recognizes religious awards for
about 35 faith groups including Islam, Judaism, Baha'i, Zoroastrianism,
Hinduism, Sikhism and over two dozen varieties of Christianity including
Unitarian Universalism; but all of the religious training is done by the
religious organization and not by the BSA.
Once a year our Scouts attend a church service at one of the Churches
in Mission Hills on “Scout Sunday” as a “thank you” to the churches for
sponsoring the Scouting program in Mission Hills . . but
this is not mandatory. The bottom line
requirement about religion is that a Scout must be “reverent” (according to
the Scout Law which is memorized by every Scout BSA). If during their Scouting advancement, a
Scout is questioned about their “duty to God”, the Scout should be ready to
discuss this with respect to their own religion or their own spirituality. Our
Scout Troop and Cub Pack welcomes all youth regardless of religion,
individual spirituality, sex, or sexual orientation. The Boy Scouts of America
requires Youth Protection training (YPT) for all Scouting volunteers. Our Troop requests that at least one parent
of each Scout take the training.
Anyone may review or complete the training by going to http://my.scouting.org (you must create a free account in order that BSA can keep
track of your progress or completion of the course). In addition, Adult Scout Leaders are
subject to California AB506 training and background check requirements. Get your kid out of the house, away from the
video screens, out into nature and into Scouting! |
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website is the property of the Troop 20 Committee in San Diego, California
and is reflective only of our views, thoughts, and opinions. This site does not have the endorsement of
the Boy Scouts of America, and it is not an official communication channel of
the Boy Scouts of America. |
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