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By RememberSchiff · Posted
Watching the former CDC director testify before Congress and got me wondering... Answer: Just one, tetanus. Source: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/medical-formfaqs/ -
At least inn our neck of the woods, So Cal, I still see a lot of confusion with our longest lasting units that tend toward starting with Methodists. The "workaround?" that in theory protects the Church from direct legal problems is confusing and in some areas still, apparently seen as a line in the sand. We are fortunate that our particular small (once very large) congregation loves the units we have in the basement and comes out in force when we have fundraising events. We also help as possible with many things within the church, but it is also struggling, as are most mainline Protestant churches, to maintain. We have three small congregations with two pastors serving them in the area. One location, while still in the district and area, is being slowly redeveloped in hand with local efforts for the homeless and similar issues. An affordable housing project is currently in process on what was once a large parking lot for the defunct church. But, its main buildings are still serving the community through the conglomerate maintained. We still seem to have at least three, maybe four Methodist-affiliated unit families in the council, but pinning it down is hard, as the charter is fuzzy, at best. -
By RememberSchiff · Posted
How faith-based support is helping Scouting America stabilize Stabilize? "According to Scouting America’s latest data, faith-based organizations account for 42% of the nearly 40,000 units operated by chartered organizations. The Catholic Church and its affiliates are No. 1 — overseeing 3,514 units serving more than 87,100 of the roughly 1 million boys and girls now active in scouting. Other major sponsors include the United Methodists, the Episcopal Church and various Lutheran and Presbyterian denominations. Nearly 250 units, serving more than 6,500 scouts, are sponsored by Muslim, Jewish and Buddhist organizations. ... Back in 2013, the United Methodists accounted for almost 350,000 youth members in the Boy Scouts. The figure now is 52,600. While Christian churches account for the vast majority of Scouting America’s faith-based units, there are more than 3,500 scouts in Muslim-sponsored units and about 1,560 in Jewish-affiliated units. ... One step the organization will not take, (Roger) Krone said, is abandoning the religious credo at the core of its mission. The famed Scout Oath begins, “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God,” while the Scout Law’s concluding message is: “Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the belief of others.” Krone acknowledged that some nonreligious families, while admiring aspects of scouting, might be uncomfortable with the “Duty to God” pledge. He encourages them to try scouting nonetheless." Similar sources: https://www.ctpost.com/living/article/despite-past-challenges-scouting-america-21052590.php https://fortune.com/2025/09/17/catholic-boy-scouts-bankruptcy-scandal-mormons/ -
By johnsch322 · Posted
well said Any survivor who is reading this and not sought mental health help I encourage you to do so. It has helped edge me closer to "normalcy" though none of us will ever be "recovered". -
By MYCVAStory · Posted
Thank you for sharing that and I hope it helped in some small way. This process was never designed for Survivors of sexual abuse and I pray that an eventual outcome is that action will be taken to adjust a system that's designed for widget manufacturers and not adults whose life was ruined by the liability of an organization looking for a new start. Every time I've heard someone invoke "This needs to end because Survivors need resolution" I want to strangle the speaker. Bankruptcy isn't justice, it's business and the ONLY thing the bankruptcy will resolve for Survivors is the bankruptcy. When it's over ONLY the bankruptcy will be in the rear view mirror. All of the impacts will remain. I'm glad your backyard and that hose brings you peace. Self-care has never been so important than now for so many. I'm lucky, my case against my abuser individually is moving forward. Next week I get deposed, again. But, a couple weeks ago I had a minor stroke and was reminded first-hand why the lifespan for Survivors is shorter than those not abused. My doctor wants me to decrease the stress in my life. Suuuuuure, no problem! That's a lifetime sentence. Bottom line though is that self-care is SO important and while most men are wired to "suck it up", we need to lean in to whatever it is that helps us. Time for me to turn off the TV, take a nice easy walk and remember that the change of seasons is upon us and there is beauty to be found if you look for it. Stay strong everyone. I feel for every one of the Slater clients but I also want to thank them for winding up a part of the "validation" that everyone clamored for long ago to ensure that a dollar doesn't go to someone who doesn't deserve it. I hope that your deserving claims are recognized, and quickly.
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