Boy Scouts Research Paper

Scouting was developed at the turn of the 20th century by British officer Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell. After discovering that his men did not know basic first aid or the elementary means of survival in the outdoors, he was prompted to teach them by writing a handbook called Aids to Scouting . Chicago publisher William D. Boyle experienced the working of the book when he was helped by a young man who claimed to be a scout, after refusing to take a tip for helping Boyle. Inspired by this act, Boyle met with Powell and with the same ideals in mind founded the Boy Scouts of America. However, in modern times, the values that the Boy Scout was founded upon has been shaken by the legalization of homosexual members to join the organization.

Society now lives in an age where it is becoming ever more difficult to maintain tradition. In each family, there are certain arts that are passed down to the from generation to generation. Similarly with the Boys Scouts of America, a tradition is passed down from one generation to another. However, by allowing homosexual members in the organization it can corrupt the
The goals and means of this movement include indoctrinating citizens in public and private organizations, restricting the free speech of opposition, obtaining special treatment for homosexuals, distorting Biblical teaching and science, and interfering with freedom of association. Advocates of the homosexual agenda seek special rights for homosexuals that other people do not have, such as immunity from criticism. If such a movement is to continue to thrive in this society, not only are the Boy Scouts of America going to be affected but sooner or later the majority of the community will be influenced and will be forced to accept and follow the doctrines and traditions that they disapprove