The final three points of the Scout Law are Brave, Clean, and Reverent. Let’s start with the last point and a thought from Scouting’s founder, Robert Baden-Powell. When asked where religion came into Scouting, Baden-Powell replied, “It does not come in at all. It is already there. It is a fundamental factor underlying Scouting and Guiding.” Earlier he explained “Religion seems a very simple thing. First, love and serve God. Second, love and serve your neighbor.” There are many ways that we can practice reverence in scouting, and while you may not profess to be a Christian, I think we can all agree that the fundamental principle of loving your neighbor as yourself, thinking of others first, when demonstrated in action produces tremendous value. In fact, the other points of the Scout Law…trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, & clean…are all rooted in this one principle of putting others before yourself. As leaders, volunteers, and parents let’s all strive to live out the points of the Scout Law and be examples for our kids, our families, our friends, and our coworkers. Thank you for joining on this scouting journey with Pack 895 this year! I look forward to many more fantastic adventures together.
Regards, Bryan McCary Cub Master, Pack 895
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