Scouts and Girl Guides
The principal of Swearing an oath, or form of promise, is well exemplified in the constitution of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), Article II, paragraph 2: "Adherence to a promise and law," the principles of Duty to God, Duty to others and Duty to self. The Scout Promise; On my honour I promise that I will do my best—To do my duty to God and the King (or to God and my Country) …… This is in line with the majority of international scout oaths to "God and my Country." In order to accommodate many different religions within scouting, "God" may refer to a higher power, and is not specifically restricted to the God of the monotheistic religions. WOSM explains "Duty to God" as "Adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the religion that expresses them, and acceptance of the duties resulting therefrom." Wording variations are allowed in order to accommodate different religious obligations and national allegiances.
- UK Scout Association. (Age 10+)
- Scout Promise in Welsh (Addewid y Sgowtiaid)
- (UK SA) Beaver Scouts (Age 6 to 8)
- (UK SA) Cub Scouts (Age 8 to 10)
- Girlguiding UK
- Baden-Powell Scouts' Association (Age 11+)
- (BPSA) Beaver Scouts (5 to 8 years)
- (BPSA) Wolf Cubs (8 to 11 years)
Read more about this topic: Oath Of Allegiance (United Kingdom)
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