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Cub Scout In Scotland Objects To Oath To Queen Because of Anti-Catholic Rules

By Howard M. Friedman

In Scotland, the mother of an 8-year old is threatening to go to the European Court of Human Rights to challenge the requirement by the Cub Scouts that her son recite a promise that includes doing his duty to the Queen. Matthew McVeigh's mother says that she wants the wording changed because Britain's 1701 Act of Settlement discriminates against Catholics, not allowing them to take the throne. Matthew says he does not want to have to recite a pledge he does not believe in. The Cub Scout commissioner says that if Matthew continues to refuse, he would not be totally out of the scouts. He could go on trips, but would not be insured. Also he could not wear the Cub Scout necktie. Yesterday's London Daily Mail and today's Scotland's Daily Record both report on the controversy. [Thanks to Scott Mange for the lead.]

Full post as published by Religion Clause on June 13, 2008 (boomark / email).