Arefbee-202

I am looking for some knowledge and this seems a good place to start. I see that AHG is first Christian and I assume means all other religions are excluded (Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, and Wicca to name a random few). Does BPSA follow the same concept in being "traditional'? Was the BSA exclusive to begin with? It does not appear to have been from what little I have read but I could be missing something. (I realize I am stepping into a hot topic for my second post - and I am doing it as respectfully as I can) From what I have seen so far, the new groups are reactions to dissatisfaction with the status quo; if a change is needed it should probably happen from within.

Will do. I was the youngest sibling so expect a lot of whining, and pouting.

Just found the forum. I participate in a couple of other forums and really enjoy the opportunity to share ideas and information. I live in eastern Pennsylvania and I'm a Tiger Den Leader. I truly enjoyed scouting when I was young. Unfortunately, my parents were not involved (Dad traveled a lot) and I feel I missed out on a lot of opportunity to learn and do more, first when I dropped out of Webelos and later when my Scout Troop fell apart. When the opportunity for my son came up, I helped him along a little and decided to get involved as well. The guiding tenets of scouting really appeal to me. The most important to me is family and I am excited by the opportunity help my son along. Having a chance to "lead" a Tiger den really adds excitement. These kids are so attentive, and kind, and neat; it is a lot of fun! My handle is my initials (RFB) and my old Scout troop, 202. I'm a computer guy, and I know a little bit about a lot of other stuff. I really look forward to learning here as well as a little camaraderie.