I started the local Explorer post in my community, it bothered me to no end the religious indoctrination that was involved (this was back in the early 70's). I found scouting for the most part to be very beneficial in spite of the religious crap.

I was in Cub Scouts, then Weblos, then a couple years of Boy Scouts before I quit... I honestly don't recall that there was ever any religiosity involved, although I just may not have been paying attention; this had nothing to do with why I quit. Troop meetings were always in a religious facility, but that seemed as much to do with having a large place for the entire troop to meet.

Being a woman and having daughters I don't know as much about them as I maybe should. That being said, I won't buy their popcorn due to their discrimination.

Before black and white television this was the role model and in terms of today, it is time to update them or let them go. Teaching kids they will never be equal in god's view, Back then it was nothing but now it means something

I made it to life scout. I was just shy of eagle when I turned 18. I think it's a great program,aside from the religious undertones and rituals.