Okay, here's a problem I'm faced with that advice from strangers might actually help with. I am charged with becoming a BSA merit badge counselor in an area I am well qualified in. However, for me to be an official "Adult Member" of the BSA they require me to sign off on a Statement of Religious Principle". I do NOT concur with said statement.
Your thoughts?
@Boyceaz I guess I'd have to read the statement. If I could somehow blend my own principles I might sign it.
@BillieBun I don't know how to link to it here, but @feloneouscat just reposted.
“Its policy is that the home and organization or group with which the member is connected shall give definite attention to religious life”
This is what you should bring up — the national chapter DOES NOT REQUIRE it. More of a suggestion than a rule, IMHO.
If the group you are attached to doesn’t think it’s a biggie, then according to the BSA, it’s not a biggie.
That’s your out.
@Boyceaz @BillieBun
Also, just talk to them. It may not be that big of a deal.
I knew a couple who were lesbian but were Orthodox Jews. Not a problem to their Rabbi.
People can be accommodating.