Eagle-Ranger

As I read through this thread, I guess I have one over-bearing concern; What is the purpose of the Boy Scouts of America? As an Eagle Scout it was my understanding (coming up in the 80's) that the purpose was to teach us about the outdoors, our environment, how to be Leader's, and most importantly how to be good citizen's of the world. I know many people who are of different walks of life, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Catholic, and yes Buddhism, (of which I am a 20 year practitioner). They are all great people, honorable, being of kind nature to their environment, and those who inhabit this planet with them. Who are we to just their "Worthiness" on the basis of whether or not they carry your exact belief? Scouting is to raise Leader's, Citizen's, and to teach acceptance and tolerance. By kicking kids out of troops what do the Scout's teach these boys (Ahem, Young Men) about society? The questions yu should ask, is does this Young Man behave with Honor, did he Earn the rank, and most importantly, how does he treat humanity and the environment? Please don't teach him to judge.... He already knows now what it feels like to Be Judged.....