A Scout is Reverent- what that means

I woke up this morning and I decided to say something a little
controversial. The Boy Scouts of America should not be turning away
atheists.

Here's a quote from the Random House Dictionary:

Reverent- feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by a feeling or attitude
of deep respect.

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?

Now I am not saying I am or am not an Atheist because I have not made a
definite decision but I am a reverent person, without affiliating myself
with a church or any religious practice. Should I too be kicked out of
Scouting?

That's my opinion anyway.

--
Kevin McClelland
JASM - Troop 615 Ellicott City, MD
Camp Spencer Staff, BCMSR - THE BEST!!!

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