The phrase "to love my God" has been dropped from the promise after a consultation suggested different words are needed to include the non-religious. This is much worse than that though, the fundamental character of their promise is now to "be true to myself and develop my beliefs". This new pledge changes the character of the pledge and means that a self serving, introspective character is encouraged rather than seeing themselves as part of something greater. A mention of vowing to love or serve God has been included in the promise since the Guides began in 1910. This petition seeks the support of those that believe that the change is a backward step for the Guiding movement.

A mention of vowing to love or serve God has been included in the promise since the Guides began in 1910.