Association Of Christians Through Scouting - ACTS

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SCOUTING AND RELIGION

Taken from The Boy Scout Handbook, Tenth Edition:

A SCOUT IS REVERENT

A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

The word reverence refers to a profound respect for God. The wonders of the world remind us of our God's creative power. We find it in the tiny lines of a leaf and the great mysteries of the universe. It exists in the kindness of people and in the teachings of our families and religious leaders.

We show reverence by living our lives according to the ideals of our beliefs. The Scout benediction is "May the Great Master of all Scouts be with us until we meet again."

All your life, you will encounter people who hold different religious beliefs or even none at all. It is your duty to respect and defend the rights of others whose beliefs may differ from yours.

MORALLY STRAIGHT

To be a person of strong character, guide your life with honesty, purity and justice. Respect and defend the rights of all people. Your relationships with others should be honest and open. Be clean in your speech and actions, and faithful in your religious beliefs. The values you follow as a Scout will help you become virtuous and self-reliant.


HELPFUL LINKS FOR CHRISTIAN SCOUTERS

P.R.A.Y.: Religious Emblems Program
Who Is Jesus?: A Great Sight About The King Of Kings
Baden Powell's Thoughts On Religion & Scouting:
Teddy Roosevelt's Thoughts On Scouting:
George Washington - Christian Soldier:
Abraham Lincoln - True Boy Scout: