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Duty to God is an important yet sensitive topic in scouting. | Duty to God is an important yet sensitive topic in scouting. | ||
=== Show Scout Spirit === | |||
=== BSA Eagle Scout Requirement #2 === | |||
An an example, Requirement #2, for to become an [[Eagle Scout]], makes very specific reference to doing your Duty to God: | |||
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"As a [[Life Scout]], '''demonstrate [[Scout spirit]] by living the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law]]. Tell how you have done your [[Duty to God| duty to God]] and how you have lived the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life, and how your understanding of the Scout Oath and Scout Law will guide your life in the future.''' List on your Eagle Scout Rank Application the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf, including parents/guardians, '''religious''' (if not affiliated with an organized religion, then the parent or guardian provides this reference), educational, employer (if employed), and two other references." | |||
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=== Board of Review === | |||
During the [[Board of Review]], a young scout will be asked questions about how he fulfilled this requirement. Depending upon his/her faith and beliefs, the scout's answers may vary greatly. A member of the Board should include at least one or more members that share the same faith background as the scout. | |||
Questions may include the following: | |||
* How do you demonstrate Scout spirit in your daily life? | |||
* What does Scout spirit mean to you? | |||
* What does Duty to God mean to you? | |||
* As a scout what is your most important duty? | |||
* How do you think other people regard your character? | |||
* Do you think other people can count you to always do the right thing, even when no one else is watching? | |||
* What is the difference between right and wrong? | |||
== 1st Principle of Scout Promise == | == 1st Principle of Scout Promise == | ||
