I have been thinking about this for a long time, and I now feel this is now the time to put this out there. I believe that Scouting has a lot to offer youth and adults all over the world, and we have an opportunity to help the people in the movement to think Sceptically.
A Sceptic is someone who uses critical thinking and the weight of evidence to inform their decision making process.
Ideally a Sceptic will start with an open mind on the subject, and using all of the available evidence and any experience that you come with, and make a decision. Should any better evidence come to light in the future, my mind is open to the possibility of changing my position.
From what I can tell this is used as part of the scientific method. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_method
I hope to be consistent in using this method but as we are all human (well most of us), but I am sure there will be times when my emotions or a preconceived idea will influence my decision. I am certain that you will let me know if that happens.
Feel free to talk about it, comment, agree, disagree, what ever.
Just keep it appropriate and on topic.
Any personal attacks or comments are not allowed.
