I, too, was a Girl Scout (technically still am since I got a lifetime membership upon my high school graduation). And, I, too, had positive experiences in troops led by godly women that focused on positive qualities and didn’t discuss immoral subjects.
However, the issue here is not at the troop level, it is at the national and international levels. The seminar where the PP brochure was handed out was at a WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) event. And there is a very liberal agenda pushed by the higher up levels.
So, while troop leaders can maintain a positive and moral environment for their small group of girls, they do not have control over what the girls are exposed to if/when they attend national or international events. And this can lead to some confusion for the girls. Because, if they are involved in this organization and their moms/churches/schools support their involvement, then what happens when they are exposed to some of the filth that is out there? They might think that it is okay and also condoned by their troop leaders and parents.
Though my experiences were positive, and helped to for me into the woman I am today, I have decided to no longer support the Girl Scouts. I, too, miss their cookies, but as a prolific cookie seller myself, I know how the money is distributed. Troops get very little of the cookie money. The rest goes to production, packaging, marketing, and to the local council and national organization. Knowing what the national organization is up to and encouraging, I do not want my money going there.
