Re: A Scout is Reverent- what that means
Morrisonch (Morrisonch@AOL.COM)
Thu, 8 Jan 1998 22:32:35 EST
In a message dated 98-01-08 11:05:31 EST, Jim Lohmann wrote(Kevin's original
included):
<< Kevin McClelland wrote:
>
> Here's a question for you, where in that definition does it mention god?
> I see deep respect, but not deep respect TOWARD GOD. If I tell you I
> deeply respect my parents, I am being honest. If I tell you I deeply
> respect my mentors in Scouting, I am being honest. If I tell you I don't
> deeply respect a God, I am being honest, but if I fulfill the items
> above, am I not still being reverent?
You are right, the Scout Law does not mention God anywhere. Please don't
forget the Scout Oath however, where you are pledging to "do your duty to
GOD and your Country". Should people be allowed which Scouting principles
to follow, or is it a package deal?
>>
Jim (and Kevin),
The Boy Scout Handbook in explaining the twelfth point of the Law says on p
561 that ". . . reverence refers to a profound respect for God. . . . " I
won't bother to quote the rest of the paragraph. You can check it out for
yourself, but God is clearly intended when the Law says, " A Scout is
reverent."
Charlie Morrison
Troop 27 SA (New Scouts)
Fort Benning District MC
Fort Benning, GA
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