Scouts may introduce atheist promise, after 105 years
The Scout Association is considering adopting a new “atheist” promise for the first time in its 105-year history.
Currently, in order to join the Scouts youngsters must pledge: “On my honour, I promise that I will do my best, To do my duty to God and to the Queen, To help other people, And to keep the Scout Law.”
And the Guides are also thinking of rewriting their promise to love God and serve the Queen.