Reply #24: While scouts does not force your son to be religious, you may be uncomfortable

[berni_mccoy]

with some of their practices.

Both my boys have gone through cub scouts. My oldest is a boy scout. It's a great experience for them to become independent and self sufficient and build a good character. But if you do not practice a religion, you may be uncomfortable from time to time and each troop / patrol are different. Some local scouts organizations are sponsored by churches. It really depends on where you live and what you believe. That being said, it's more about spirituality than religion, but participation in a religion is encouraged.

The oath begins, "I will do my best to do my duty to God..." this means the particular God you believe in. This will be said at almost every meeting, along with the the Pledge of Allegiance, which also mentions God.

If you have difficulty with that, it may not be the place for your son.