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Oct 3, 2014 · By Bryan Wendell October 3, 2014 391 Ask the Expert. The BSA asks its members to affirm a belief in God. That doesn’t mean the Boy Scouts of America tells its members which religion to practice. It doesn’t mean Scouts and Scouters must attend their faith’s worship services every week; a Scout could practice his faith privately at home, for example.
The Boy Scouts of America requires all Scouts to believe in a God or comparable higher power, but currently admits Scouts who are non-theistic Buddhists, Jains, and Hindus from non-theistic sectarian groups. The religious awards of all three faiths are recognized by The Boy Scouts of America.
Available to Members of the Boy Scouts of America A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs. […]
This chart lists all Religious Emblems Programs available to members of the Boy Scouts of America. Images of the medals, where available, may be viewed by clicking the award’s name. African Methodist Episcopal Church Local council service center or P.R.A.Y.11123 S. Towne Square, Suite BSt. Louis, MO 63123Toll Free: 1-800-933-7729; Fax: 314-845-0038; e-mail info@praypub.org ; […]
What are the religious emblems programs? The religious emblems programs are programs created by the various religious groups to encourage youth to grow stronger in their faith. The religious groups—not the Boy Scouts of America—have created the religious emblems programs themselves. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the recognition […]
Feb 23, 2019 · The following faiths or denominations have religious awards for Boy Scouts, Venturers and/or Explorers: African Methodist Episcopal Church. African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Anglican Catholic Church. Anglican Church in North America. Armenian Apostolic Church of America (Western Prelacy) Armenian Church of America (Eastern Diocese) Baha'i.
