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Some Kentucky churches cut ties with Boy Scouts

At least three churches in central Kentucky — including one of the state's biggest churches — have said they are cutting ties with the Boy Scouts of America following the organization's decision last month to allow gay scouts. So far, churches in Lexington don't appear to be following suit. James "Chip" Armishaw, the Scout Executive/CEO of the Blue Grass Council of the Boy Scouts of America, said no one in this region has broken ties with the Boy Scouts as of Wednesday. Armishaw also said he has not heard from any group that wants to renew their charter to sponsor Boy Scout troops, but that typically does not happen until later in the year. Local church officials said they have not made a decision at this point in time. Read more...

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