Why a scout is reverent in the modern world

I remember sitting around a campfire years ago and hearing the troop leader explain why a scout is reverent, and back then, I didn't fully grasp what it meant beyond just "go to church." But as I've gotten older and spent more time out in the woods or just navigating the chaos of daily life, that simple phrase has taken on a much deeper meaning that goes way beyond sitting in a pew on Sunday morning. It's about how we see the world and our place in it. ...

May 17, 2026 · 7 min · Toleti Klaas