New Scout Group Honors Christian Values

NEWSMAX ^ | Wednesday, 15 Jan 2014 01:57 PM | Andrea Billups

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A new Christian-focused scouting group formed as an alternative to the Boy Scouts of America has gotten off to a rousing start since its launch on Jan. 1.

Trail Life USA has seen an "explosion" of interest, forming more than 500 troops in 44 states, the group's founder John Stemberger, an attorney and president of the Florida Family Policy Council, told Newsmax.

Stemberger said a new group for boys was needed after the Boy Scouts of America decided to allow gay members to remain in its ranks.

"We see this as more than just a boys' program. We see it as a glimmer of hope to restore our country and to build leaders for tomorrow," Stemberger said.

"We want to see a shift in our culture back to sanity, back to responsibility, and back to building men who are going to actually lead — lead their family, lead their spouses, lead their culture and society."

Stemberger said the group's goal is "to turn boys into men" and "to make them productive and godly husbands, fathers, citizens, and leaders.

[Scoutmaster]

You're correct that individual Girl Scout Troops can control content, and I know of a few excellent Girl Scout Troops today. On the national level, things are different: