bear 10 Posted June 16, 2002 Share Posted June 16, 2002 I have been researching Sir B-P and am wondering what his beliefs were. I haven't found anything really pointing to his convictions. If anyone knows anything about his spiritual life, could you tell me a good reading resource so that I can read up on this? Thanks so much, Bear (and a good 'ol Bear, too!) Link to post Share on other sites
OldGreyEagle 5 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 I knew i saw something on this, Check the book "Rovering to Success" writen by Baden-Powell published by Herbert Jenkins Limited In the Chapter named Rock Number Five, IRRELIGION B-P discusses the importance of religion to happiness. I found it intersting while B-P talks about Christians and Jesus, he also quotes the Koran and Marcus Aurelius two distinctly non-christian sources to support his argument religion is essential to happiness. Link to post Share on other sites
bear 10 Posted June 20, 2002 Author Share Posted June 20, 2002 Thanks, OldGreyEagle, for posting your reply to my question! I have really been wanting to research this particular area of B-P's life. I am hoping our library has this book you have mentioned. I am a Christian and am, of course, curious about this information. Again, thank you for your answer, YIS & hopefully a fellow Christian, Bear Link to post Share on other sites
OldGreyEagle 5 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Until you get the book, I should opine that while it appears B-P was christian, he says nothing about christianity being the only religion. I will be interested in your or anyone's interrpretation of this chapter or this book for that matter Link to post Share on other sites
bear 10 Posted June 20, 2002 Author Share Posted June 20, 2002 Dear OldGreyEagle, I will be looking for this book! Thanks again for the reference. Take care, Bear Link to post Share on other sites
George505 10 Posted July 24, 2002 Share Posted July 24, 2002 The Booklet "Footsteps of the Founder" compiled by Mario Sica ISBN 88-8054-514-0 contains several quotations of B-P on the subject of RELIGION. Link to post Share on other sites
troutmaster 10 Posted July 24, 2002 Share Posted July 24, 2002 There is a related comment regarding this subject in the interview in the last issue of the Paper Scouter. It is also noted in many of his various writings and articles in the British scouting periodicals. A book entitled B.P.'s Outlook is a really good resource. From the numerous scouting histories and B.P. biographies it is obvious that his religious beliefs were fairly broad, though probably based on his early experience with the Church of England. Hope this is of some use to your research. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Long 10 Posted August 1, 2002 Share Posted August 1, 2002 A few links on this topic http://www.faqs.org/faqs/scouting/rec.scouting.issues/section-12.html http://members.tripod.com/~kclocke/index-6.html Link to post Share on other sites
ASM7 10 Posted August 16, 2002 Share Posted August 16, 2002 From one Bear to another I believe that B-P was a christian, mainly because of this quote.No man is much good unless he believes in God and obeys His laws. So every Scout should have a religion....Religion seems a very simple thing: First: Love and Serve God. Second: Love and serve your neighbour. - (Baden-Powell, Scouting For Boys, 1908) As you know these are the two commandments that Jesus gave when asked which ones were the greatest. I think that B-P quoted from a lot of different sources because he wanted the program to attract any boy as long as he beleived in a Creator. He was obviously a wise man. Of course we all know that B-P was a good ole bear too. That's what BP stands for, Bear Patrol from a good ole bear too Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now