VENTURING OATH AND CODE TRUST INTRODUCTION Purpose and Goals 4 How to Earn the TRUST Award 6 Religious Leadership 6 Consultants 6 Presentations 6 Multiple Credit 7 Past Credit 7 The Venturing Oath 7 The Venturing Code 7 REQUIREMENTS Tending Your Beliefs 9 What Does It Mean to Be Religious 13 Respecting the Beliefs of Others 14 Resources 16 Why Study Other Religions? 18 Religions and the TRUST Award 21

Understanding Other Cultures 22 Finding Our Own Cultural Identity 27 Resources 27 Serving Your Community 29 Resources 32 Community Organizations 34 Transforming Our Society 37 Resources 39 Peace and Reconciliation 40 Additional Resonrces 41 TRUST AWARD RECORD SHEET RESOURCES Religious and Community Life Bronze Award Requirements  43 Religious and Community Life Bronze Award Record Sheet 45 Searching for Information 47 Research Tips 48 Internet Safety Tips 48 General Scouting & Venturing Information Venturing Advancement Program 51 Basic Advancement System 52

Expert-Level Awards 53 Sea Scout Ranks 54 Cufture and Scouting 56 Scoutreach Mission 56 Scoutreach Vision Statement 56 Scoutreach Values 56 Religion and Scouting 58 Religious Emblems Programs for Venturers 61 Ethics and Scouting 64 Ethics Forums 64 Ethical Controversies 65 The Golden Rule 66 Religion in the World Today 69 General Religious Resources 71 Information and Resources on World Religions 74 The 40 Developmental Assets 87 Glossary 95 Acknowledgement 96

The Venturing Oath

As a Venturer,

I promise to do my duty to God

and help strengthen America,

to help others, and

to seek truth, fairness,

and adventure in our world.

The Venturing Code

As a Venturer,

I believe that America’s strength lies in our trust in God

and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people.

I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will

maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life.

I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can

to preserve and enrich it. I will recognize the dignity and

worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill

in my daily life. I will acquire the Venturing attitude that

seeks the truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers

of our changing world.

The Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy,

loyal, helpful, friendly,

courteous, kind, obedient,

cheerful, thrifty, brave,

clean, and reverent.