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Scout Dishonor
Posted: February 22, 2020
Why Chapter 11 could be the final chapter for an iconic organization…
Norman Rockwell illustration
I don't recall a Chapter 11
in the Boy Scout Handbook.
Do you?
Was there one?
If there was,
it certainly wasn't the one
making headlines today.
Lord, have mercy!
The fact that there is any mention
of Chapter 11
with reference to the Boy Scouts
is because of one despicable reason.
Over the decades
troop leaders failed to practice
the twelve principles of the Scout Law
to which they held
their merit badge seekers accountable:
to be trustworthy,
loyal,
helpful,
friendly,
courteous,
kind,
obedient,
cheerful,
thrifty,
brave,
clean,
and reverent.
Just think about it.
If these depraved adults had embraced
the twelve basic ideals,
(instead of those innocent, vulnerable
and trusting boys)
there would not be
the disgrace or calamity
associated with Chapter 11.
There would not be a violation
of the vows promised in the Scout Oath:
to do my best,
to do my duty,
to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
to help other people at all times,
to keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake
and morally straight.
Lord, have mercy!
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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.Greg's writings have now been assembled in book form. See the SeniorLifestyle Store. • E-mail the author (moc.loa@veRemosewA*) • Author's website (personal or primary**)
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