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== Programme == | == Programme == | ||
The Finnish Scout organization is a nonpolitical, nonsectarian and multilingual organization, as evidenced by the name of the organization itself, using both the Finnish and Swedish languages. Its religious neutrality is reflected in the Finnish Scout promise, which begins "I promise to love ''my'' God..." | The Finnish Scout organization is a nonpolitical, nonsectarian and multilingual organization, as evidenced by the name of the organization itself, using both the Finnish and Swedish languages. Its religious neutrality is reflected in the previous Finnish Scout promise, which begins "I promise to love ''my'' God..." The promise has since been edited to remove all mentions of any god. | ||
Scouting is one of the most popular hobbies in Finland. To live with nature, act according to its conditions and protecting and honoring it, is one of the cornerstones of Finnish Scouting. Another important objective is to learn social abilities. Finnish Scouts and Guides learn how to become knowledgeable and active citizens, at ease with other countries and cultures. | Scouting is one of the most popular hobbies in Finland. To live with nature, act according to its conditions and protecting and honoring it, is one of the cornerstones of Finnish Scouting. Another important objective is to learn social abilities. Finnish Scouts and Guides learn how to become knowledgeable and active citizens, at ease with other countries and cultures. | ||
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=== [[Scout Promise]] === | === [[Scout Promise]] === | ||
I promise, to the best of my ability, <br /> | |||
to live for the benefit of my world and the world, <br /> | |||
to grow in my belief <br /> | |||
and to fulfill ''my age group's'' ideals every day. <br /> | |||
The Finnish Scout promise previously stated: | |||
I will love my God and my neighbour, <br /> | I will love my God and my neighbour, <br /> | ||
my native country and mankind <br /> | my native country and mankind <br /> | ||
