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Church severs ties with Scouts after 68 years

A Southern Baptist congregation in Georgia that has sponsored a Boy Scout troop for 68 years is one of many that already have decided to part ways with the iconic youth organization after its national...

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Boy Scouts of America leaders will vote on gay membership policy

With its ranks deeply divided, the of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can...

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Vote imminent as Boy Scouts considers change to policy banning gays

Feb. 4, 2013: In this file photo, James Oliver, left, hugs his brother and fellow Eagle Scout, Will Oliver, who is gay, as Will and other supporters carry four boxes filled with petitions to end the...

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>Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent

With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay...

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Boy Scouts prepare for vote on gay membership

With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay...

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Churches split on Scouts' welcoming of gay youth

In suburban Atlanta, northern Idaho and a number of other places, churches have moved swiftly to sever ties with the Boy Scouts of America in protest over the vote last month to let openly gay boys...

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Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent

With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay...

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Some Kentucky churches pull support from Boy Scouts; no decisions in Lexington

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...

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Boy Scouts open ranks to gay youth on Jan. 1

The Boy Scouts of America will accept openly gay youths starting on New Year's Day, a historic change that has prompted the BSA to ponder a host of potential complications - ranging from policies on...

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Some Kentucky churches cut ties with Boy Scouts; no decisions in Lexington

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 as a result of the organization's decision...

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The future of Scouts' connection with churches uncertain if ban on gays is...

NEW YORK — The Boy Scouts of America's proposed move away from its no-gays membership policy has outraged some longtime admirers, gratified many critics and raised intriguing questions about the iconic...

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Boy Scouts to vote soon on accepting gay youth

With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its controversial membership policy should be overhauled so that openly...

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Nationwide, some churches move to cut ties to Scouts after gay policy change

For the Rev. Ernest Easley, the decision to cut ties with the Boy Scouts was simple. The Bible says homosexuality is a sin. The Boy Scouts do not. “We are not willing to compromise God’s word,” said...

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Scouts prepare to open ranks to gay youth

The Boy Scouts of America will accept openly gay youths starting on New Year’s Day, a historic change that has prompted the BSA to ponder a host of potential complications — ranging from policies on...

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Boy Scouts to accept gays

The Boy Scouts of America will accept openly gay youths starting on New Year's Day, a historic change that has prompted the BSA to ponder a host of potential complications - ranging from policies on...

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Religious regretfully sever Scout sponsorships

Story Highlights About 70% of Scout troops are chartered by a faith-based groupSome churches unwilling to compromise beliefs; others continue programsBoy Scouts to help cut-off troops find new sponsors...

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Some churches cut ties as Boy Scouts drops ban on gay youth

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) - Some U.S. religious leaders are cutting ties with the Boy Scouts of America, saying they will no longer permit local troops to meet at their churches in...

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Some U.S. churches cut ties as Boy Scouts drops ban on gay youth

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) - Some U.S. religious leaders are cutting ties with the Boy Scouts of America, saying they will no longer permit local troops to meet at their churches in...

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Southern Baptists to judge Scouts’ decision on gays

Religion Blog Gallup says polls conducted since 1975 show that Americans' views on abortion remain largely unchanged. Recent figures indicate that 26 percent feel a... Local Stories from ThisWeek Rick...

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