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This article discusses how a scout can do his ''duty to God'' as the requirement to live the principles of the Scout Oath or Promise. | This article discusses how a scout can do his ''duty to God'' as the requirement to live the principles of the Scout Oath or Promise. | ||
== Article Objective == | == Article Objective == | ||
Duty to God is an important yet sensitive topic in scouting. | Duty to God is an important yet sensitive topic in scouting. It can be a very controversial topic because there are thousands of religious movements and traditions around the world, and many thousands more families that practice their own religious traditions. Many religious traditions are of a personal or sacred nature, but because they can vary quite dramatically, this topic can become quite controversial. | ||
Many religious traditions are of personal or sacred nature, but because they can vary quite dramatically, this topic can become quite controversial. | |||
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"The [[World Movement of Scouting]] is in a very unique position to help the different peoples and cultures of the world find common ground from among their best traditions and beliefs. By this Scouting can help promote better [[Citizenship in the World| world citizenship]] and world peace." <ref>[Original statement from article author, [[User:MainTour| Bryce R Hall, 2018]], posted here on 01-Sept-2018]</ref> | "The [[World Movement of Scouting]] is in a very unique position to help the different peoples and cultures of the world find common ground from among their best traditions and beliefs. By this Scouting can help promote better [[Citizenship in the World| world citizenship]] and world peace." <ref>[Original statement from article author, [[User:MainTour| Bryce R Hall, 2018]], posted here on 01-Sept-2018]</ref> | ||
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* '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQG_kjyEYTg Duty to God]''' - Key statements from notable scouting leaders. | |||
=== Show Scout Spirit === | === Show Scout Spirit === | ||
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* Everyone around you participates in an activity that you know is wrong, would you join them or abstain? | * Everyone around you participates in an activity that you know is wrong, would you join them or abstain? | ||
* What are actions and consequences? | * What are actions and consequences? | ||
=== BSA Duty to God Video Series === | |||
Great collection of videos to teach youth about Duty to God: | |||
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQG_kjyEYTg Duty To God] - "It is better to build boys than to mend men." | |||
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuwOVD1pEDk How to Start your Duty to God] - | |||
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frwABzoec60 Duty to God] - Program Feature from Troop Leader. | |||
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmRAkGd-904 Duty to God in Action] - Waterloo Council | |||
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* '''[[Scout Law]]''' - The Scout Law attempts to closely mirror the Law of God. | * '''[[Scout Law]]''' - The Scout Law attempts to closely mirror the Law of God. | ||
* '''[[A Scout is Reverent]]''' - | * '''[[A Scout is Reverent]]''' - Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others. | ||
* '''[[A Scout is Obedient]]''' - | * '''[[A Scout is Obedient]]''' - Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country. <ref>[https://www.scouting.org/discover/faq/question10/ What are the Scout Oath and Scout Law - Scouting.org]</ref> | ||
=== 7. Invite Others to Faith === | === 7. Invite Others to Faith === | ||
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=== External Links === | === External Links === | ||
* [https://slideplayer.com/slide/12301787/ Emphasizing Duty to God in Scouting] - Slide show from the [[College of Commissioner Science]]. | * [https://slideplayer.com/slide/12301787/ Emphasizing Duty to God in Scouting] - Slide show from the [[College of Commissioner Science]]. | ||
* blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2014/10/03/belief-in-god-scouting/ ''About that "Belief in God" requirement'' - Scouting Blog Oct 2014. | |||
* [https://www.uua.org/children/scouting?fbclid=IwAR3yvvydOWRXvn55iAm-UPPkJeHk2YB4N-KT84VcS9zWV4jVw6pPuuwiBsU Unitarian Universalist Duty to God Workbook] - If you find yourself takling over the Duty to God pin and a parent or child is concerned that their particular spiritual path might not accommodate what needs to happen to complete the pin, the Unitarian Universalist workbook for scouts is a good option. Because Unitarian Universalist accept ALL religions (and even those without one) their doctrine requires no faith in any particular one (or more) god(dess). Because of this, the program can fit multiple paths. Completing the BSA approved workbook you can get from their website will fullfill the requirements, earn their knot, and if you want you can buy the medal too. | |||
* [https://scoutermom.com/40444/duty-to-god-troop-program-feature/ Duty to God Troop Program Features] - ScouterMom.com | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category: Religion]] | [[Category: Religion]] | ||
[[Category: Scout Duty]] | [[Category: Scout Duty]] | ||
[[Category: Scout Law]] | |||
