So Freedom Rangeman is the Eagle Scout equivalent for the Christian based scouting program?
Out here in San Diego many of us had great concern about the new BSA rules regarding gay scouts and scoutmasters. But it’s very conservative, traditional, and pro-military in our county so very few, if any, families left our troop. My son became an Eagle Scout in 2013 along with seven other young men that year. Most of the ceremonies were held aboard the Midway, if that gives you any indication about how much we love God and country.
Today, I’m pretty certain we would not join the BSA. It would be either Trail USA or perhaps the Civil Air Patrol.
It is.
Eagle is a high honor and I have respect for any young man who earns it.
The Freedom Award encompasses earning a whole slew of badges, plus a candidate must complete a faith building program and several Freedom experiences. These are chosen from a list and encompass several somewhat significant challenges taking from a week to a year to accomplish.
When I first saw the Trail Life program I told a friend to wished BSA would reverse their path and adopt the Trail Life program. It’s very strong.