[The_Reader_David]

I beg to disagree. To be reverent plainly does not mean to possess a belief in God, as is evidenced by the fact that both Hindu (polytheistic) and Buddhist (regarding the existence of God or gods as irrelevant) religious medallions may be worn on BSA uniforms.

[VRWC_minion]

To be reverent plainly does not mean to possess a belief in God,

Yes, it does in context. The oath is clear in its intent and meaning. See above.

[RonF]

You do not need to believe in the Judeo/Christian God to be a member of the BSA. You do need to acknowledge that there's a higher power than pure human reason; that humans must submit themselves to a spiritual power of some kind (whether it's incarnated in one or more specific deities).