scouting mag reports you have to pretend to believe in at least one (1) manmade concept of an allknowing being to be a scout and to get “scout spirit” badge. not sure if any G-d, no matter how ridiculous , will suffice. Not sure fi you can worship norse G-ds. In fact, duty to G-d seems a bit exclusionary of pantheists. I like Zeus, but the other G-ds are just as vital to the balance of the universe.
I have a feeling the scouting pack would throw you out for some manufactured reason if you tried that kind of crap
really would like to see if you can get a badge for believing in Santa. Havent read the regs and if they define “G-d” or religion. perhaps it can be a home craft project type religion, liek local spirits.
this kinda stuff doesn’t really make me mad, but its definitely a sign that you better pay lip service to the reigning champ if you want to get along. does put truly principled atheist parents in a tight spot, sort of, or on the bright side a teachable moment in keeping your mouth shut and going along with the program, no matter how obviously wrong , dumb, oppressive or absurd it is.
what a crappy position to take though for the scouts. .
