I think Gold Winger's intent is noble.
Is there a place for non-theists is scouting? I dear say they've quietly been here from the beginning. I like what Elizabeth I said about having ". . .no desire to make windows into men's souls."
Reverence is a virtue (not to mention the final word in the scout law), but as I see it is also a two way street. As a courtesy we respect other peoples beliefs. We bow our heads or remain silent when someone prays, whether that be a Mormon, Jew, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim or what have you.
We also have the right to expect that others do not try to