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Nearly two-thirds of “very active” Utah members of the LDS Church believe their church leaders should separate from the Boy Scouts and start a new male youth organization, a UtahPolicy survey shows.
In a just-completed survey, pollster Dan Jones & Associates finds that 63 percent of those who termed themselves “very active” in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — both men and women — say church leaders “definitely” or “probably” should drop the long-standing relationship with the Boy Scouts of America and start their own program for boys.
Jones finds that only 23 percent of “very active” Utah Mormons want their church to stay in the Boy Scout program, while 13 percent don’t know.
So, two-thirds say get out of the Boy Scouts, while one-fourth say stay in.
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Ruth PackerAugust 24, 2015
I have two sons who are Eagle Scouts. Then I worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Boy Scout Office. I saw enough to convince me then that the Church has a much better program. I really liked the article I recently read that stated we are a world wide Church. I feel our time and finances can be better used within the framework of the Church.
AnnaAugust 24, 2015
I think we should take a stand along with others. The Philmont Training center and Scout Ranch alone are worth fighting for. Many LDS youth work and go on treks there every summer. (3 sons and 3 daughters have worked there) The minority shouldn't just take over while the majority backs off. Being whimpy is not the American way. This is a great opportunity to lead out and save a wonderful institution from being dragged down by out of tune Scout leaders who will soon be gone anyway. Fight for future generations of young men, not just LDS young men. The Scouting program takes the place of Church for many young men in the country and is a fantastic way to bring young men to God. Read the book Trails to testimony by Brad Harris. Anything to get kids outside and in a special place like Philmont should be a top priority. Our influence is crucial to the survival of the entire scouting movement. Scouting is a good thing. When members don't like it, it is because it isn't being carried out the correct way way with enough filled leadership positions, with those who love it. If I had any say, I would take the singles wards away and make strong troops in the home wards with the returned missionaries who are planning the next party. Mom of 10 who sees the value of Scouting as a missionary prep and bringing our own and others to higher standards of self reliance and love of God and Country. We need more and better, not less.