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=== Wicca and other small religions === | === Wicca and other small religions === | ||
In the early 1990s the | In the early 1990s the Covenant of the Goddess, an umbrella group for [[Wiccans]] and [[neopagans]], created its own religious emblem program for followers of nature-oriented religions. The programs are "Over the Moon" for ages 8-11, "Hart and Crescent" for ages 12-18, and the Distinguished Youth Service Award for adults working in youth organizations[http://www.cog.org/projects/hartcres.html CoG program description] | ||
In 1993 after the Covenant of the Goddess and some small Christian religious groups asked for recognition for their programs, the Boy Scouts of America adopted a policy requiring that a religious group must first charter at least 25 BSA units before its religious award application will be considered. This has not stopped the Covenant of the Goddess from offering alternative programs for youth in their religious tradition. | In 1993 after the Covenant of the Goddess and some small Christian religious groups asked for recognition for their programs, the Boy Scouts of America adopted a policy requiring that a religious group must first charter at least 25 BSA units before its religious award application will be considered. This has not stopped the Covenant of the Goddess from offering alternative programs for youth in their religious tradition. | ||