Regardless of who charters the Scout unit, the BSA program emphasizes “duty to God”, and it is the responsibility of the Scout and his/her parent to define the meaning of these words. The BSA Religious Emblems program is an important way to connect the individual Scout to their faith. So regardless of the position of the LCMS on the right/wrong of chartering a Scout Unit, I certainly hope that our clergy will continue to take an active interest and role in helping Scouts earn their religious emblem awards. Anytime they learn of a Scout in their congregation they should ask the youth, “How can I help you earn your religious emblem?” I would be disappointed to see this additional touch-point for learning during a youth’s formative years be overlooked, especially as a result of the complexities of the charter issue.