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You are so right. It seems that so much of what BSA puts out is more of a guideline, and less of a hard rule. It would be nice if there was a definitive answer on this issue. While I know his site is not an official BSA site, he does make a good case for why he is saying what he is saying. And really, when it comes down to it, if BSA isn't going to print anything that is definitive and leaves it open to interpretation, then I guess they can't really fault someone for doing it "wrong" if they never defined "wrong" in the first place.

Go to the link, scroll down to this section: DEVICES FOR THE YOUTH RELIGIOUS SQUARE KNOT Then click on the link listed in the second paragraph of that section: For more information on the use of Square Knot 'Devices' visit Mike Walton's Devices on Square Knots page. Read his page; it clearly states that a scout can wear the religious knot regardless of BSA's recognition of a given award. So, for example, a Unity scout who earns the Unity award "God in Me" could wear the knot, despite the fact that BSA no longer recognizes their award.

Yes, you can wear the knot for a religious award even if it's not officially recognized by BSA. See this link for further: http://www.geocities.com/~Pack215/cubinsignia.html

While many of you have offered advice, and some have provided helpful information, the only one who has actually answered my question was packsaddle. I appreciate the advice, and information on the process, but I'm still looking for information about units. So, I state my question again,(and please only repy in the affirmative, I don't need a bunch of "not that I know of" type responses, those don't help me) Do you know of any UCSL or UCRS chartered BSA units?

ScoutNut makes a good point. I didn't realize they could just wear the knot. Fortunately our movement is developing new youth curriculum so it will give me the opportunity to create that award with the hopes that it will eventually be recognized by BSA. Thank you all for your input on this.

I started with BSA HQ and they said I would need to find out how manu units were sponsored by the organization. I realize it's spotty at best to post here, but I figured it was a start. What website did you gather that info from?

I am collecting information to see about starting a new religious award for my faith. One of the requirements is that there must be at least 25 units nation wide whose chartering organization is part of my faith. My question to you is, Do you know of any Scout Troop, Pack, Crew, or Team who is sponsored by a Church of Religious Science or Center for Spiritual Living?