You are not wrong. I believe this boy has done the work and deserves the rank of Eagle.
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Bill O'Rights: The Board of Review is exactly that. A *review*. It is not an inquisition. It is not a tool by which to ensure that these young men believe in exactly what *you* want them to believe in.
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I had to explain this to a number of adult leaders in my day. Too many times they wanted to turn the board of review into a lightning round of a quiz show. Once a counselor or scoutmaster has signed off on a merit badge/rank requirement, IT IS COMPLETED!!! You MAY NOT question the boy on it again. The purpose of the review is to give the scout real-world preperation for things like job interviews.
As far as the religious aspect of it, nowhere does it state what religion he should follow. The BSA is a non-denominational organization. Other scouts have been forced out because of their atheist views however.
If I sat on the board of review, I would not hold him back because of religious views.
And that is the opinion of an Eagle Scout, class of 1987.
Vigil Honor 1987.
I served on my district's advancement committee. I was also a committee chairman, a unit commissioner, Assistant District Commissioner, commissioner of the year and a district award of merit recipient.
But, I'm retired now.
