rightwinger
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As I said, the BSA is allowed to keep out whomever they want...don't forget, it's not just gays and the children of gays they keep out. Atheists and the children of atheists aren't allowed in too. But don't expect to get government sweetheart deals while doing it...that's all.
Not true
The BSA does not keep out the children of gays or the children of atheists. In actuality, they don't even ask you if you are gay or whether you are an atheist. Its when a member openly states their beliefs that they will be kicked out.
Kind of a Don't ask...don't tell
I'm sorry, but if they know, the child is kicked out....or not allowed to join.
BSA Discrimination.org:Home -> BSA & Gays -> Gay Parents & BSA
Skepticblog » Boy Scouts: Youve Been Cast Out
Just in a quick google.
I don't know bodecea. That story is from 1992.
I have been involved in scouting since 1994 and was never asked if I was gay or an atheist. I am an atheist by the way. I disagree with the policy of BSA national and believe they will eventually change.
At the troop level it never comes up. There are references to God but at no time is any boy specifically grilled on his beliefs. Most troops are happy if any parent gets involved and I have never seen any boy rejected because of his parents beliefs