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Bags Tue 04-Dec-12 07:25:14

Do not be misled by erroneous media reports that the Scout Association is going to "welcome" atheists. This is what the Assoc is actually saying to its members (from an email): "Please be aware that you may see media coverage tomorrow focused on the part of the survey that asks about providing an alternative version of the Promise for potential members who may be atheists or are unable to make the existing commitment. The survey is broader than this specific issue but it is the topic that the media are most likely to be interested in.

No matter what the outcome of the consultation, the existing Scout Promise and its alternatives will continue to be used."

So the promise will still require people to promise duty to god. Doesn't sound like a welcome to atheists to me.

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POGS Tue 04-Dec-12 20:29:32

Bags

Thanks.

I think I was naive and if I now understand things, this is all about atheists as opposed to having a God albeit from any religion?

I genuninely thought the oath was for Cof E/Catholic religions so it makes a little more sense to me now. blush

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Bags Tue 04-Dec-12 20:53:01

You're welcome, pogs smile

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Bags Sun 06-Jan-13 04:07:31

Breakthrough!

The chief executive of the Scout Association, Derek Twine, says in the Telegraph that there will be a new scout promise for people with no religious faith.

Let's hope this holds up.

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Greatnan Sun 06-Jan-13 10:18:00

Fingers crossed, Bags - you will get there in the end.

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annodomini Sun 06-Jan-13 11:24:36

I heard yesterday that the Guides are thinking of dropping God from the promise which would please my younger GD who is about to join up but is a determined atheist.

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Butty Sun 06-Jan-13 11:31:33

That is indeed good news.

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baubles Sun 06-Jan-13 11:48:46

Great news.

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