Thank you all for your replies. Actually, I was just asking to find out what it was like for all of you, not to know if I, personally, could join. I joined AST 6 years ago (where did that time go?), so I know what it is like in my own sorority. I was just curious because I saw so many references to god. Anyhow, thank you all for taking the time to reply.

Barb, which school was this? http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

In addition to the sororities Barb listed, there are at least three fraternities founded on Jewish principles (but are open to members of all faiths--at my school, AEPi is really diverse): Alpha Epsilon Pi, Sigma Alpha Mu, and Zeta Beta Tau. I also thought DPhiE was a Jewish sorority.

To be honest, I don't remember. Like I said, it was over a year ago that I found it. If I have time, I'll dig around and see what I can find out. It may have been MIT or something...I'll let you know.

Barb

mwedzi-

My chapter has Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, and a couple sisters dable in Paganism. I've discussed with several of them before whether the relgious overtones are problem. For the most part they told me that they do feel uncomfortable about it at times. But they still get meaning from it. They also still love and appreciate it because it meant enough to our founders to include it.

I would never (knowingly) admit a non-christian into my chapter for one very simple reason. It would make that person a liar on an almost regular basis. I'm not just talking "wouldn't enjoy the ritual", but a flat out liar. I've been asked by Delta wannabes about this very thing (because they know that I'm very active in my church and the religous community). I don't particulary care if you are a particular denomination, but I would HAVE to wonder about someone who would want to be a Delta at the risk of saying you believe something that you don't. What is it that you REALLY want to do?

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If you can't raise conciousness, at least raise hell!--Rita Mae Brown

As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., I reiterate what others have already said:

We don't discriminate now, nor have we ever. Barb, I'm also curious to know where you saw that information. As for the Soror who confirmed your theory, she was totally wrong and I hope she is not passing that information on to others.



[This message has been edited by SkeeBunny (edited July 07, 2000).]

Hello,
I'm a Seventh-Day Adventist interested in the DST organization. Observing some of the rushes in the past, I've noticed that most of the them took place on Friday nights or Saturdays, which in my religion Friday sunset to Saturday sunset is the Sabbath. Between these hours, that is my time of worship. Would DST be considerate of my religious practice? I would greatly appreciate your advice.