It was Nashville,
Tenn., Sept. 6, 2013. The huge hall was overflowing, the convention sold out.
Over 1,200 attendees, with many spilling out into the foyer, eagerly awaited
the announcement. What would this safe, moral and non-sexualized alternative to
the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) look like? With a stirring
introductory video came the answer: “Trail Life USA” would now
endeavor to “be the premier national character development organization for
young men, which produces godly and responsible husbands, fathers and citizens.”
The
reveal, eagerly anticipated by hundreds of thousands – if not millions – of
Americans was met with rousing cheers. “Our mission is simple and clear,” came
the official mission statement, “to guide generations of courageous young men
to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others and experience outdoor
adventure.”….Read more at
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