| Strongbeauty |
06-02-2006 03:16 AM |
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Originally posted by AKA_Monet
No one is persecuting you. I know I can only speak for myself and what my thinking about the matter is. I just do not understand why you are here telling my Sorors, sisterfriends, fellow greeks and visitors this information.
And what information would that be? The a direct answer to a question? Usually when someone is asked a question, the person asking expects an answer... thus information will be shared. No one is persecuting me? I have been called names, spoken to in rude and sarcastic tones, been asked why am I here as if I am not welcomed and insulted. If that is not persecution then what is?
How are you checking this information out? By going to the International HQ websites and seeing what has recently been posted for membership requirements? You call yourself intelligently minded, so my question to you is, do you think that seeking information in the manner you are stating makes you the foremost authority?
Again with the assumptions (dare I say judgments :() that I believe I am the foremost authority on something? I have looked at the International websites and I have not found the requirement that one MUST be Christian in order to be a member of any org. That is not knowledge of an expert or authority, that is something is pretty well advertised. Now there may be certain chapters who choose to have this limitation, but are you going sit here and tell me that on the International level this is untrue?
No, I have asked you direct question and you quote me something that comes right out of some literature you carry on yourself... Which to me sounds like again you have done very little research and investigation on your active choice to pursue your religion and beliefs. I don't know, nor do I care, really... But, to have a legitimate discussion, I want to know WHY YOU FEEL that Christians ought not belong to BGLOs? Because that is how you are coming off in here on the AKA Ave...
I said in my first post that this was something I was dealing with and was unsure. The answer to why I feel there may be a conflict has been answered time and time again through scriptures as I have said that I believe that the Bible is the infalliable Word and is not to be compromised. I did not quote literature by the way... the manner in which I speak is simply that. I was teased for it growing up, tried to change to please others who thought that I sounded like a book, but in the end, it got me scholarships and a degree so what's really good?
Yeah, right, I have always stated I am a "unbeliever"... :rolleyes: Like I have spoken to numerous Christians and other religious groups and questioned their systems of faith... Yeah, I like to do that... That's me alright... You've definitely got me pegged!!! Wow, thanks for the insight into my soul...
Judgemental are we??? Perhaps???
Maybe you need to use the search function on GC and review my posts... I don't think I recall ever renouncing my Christian beliefs or professing another faith... Maybe I have and didn't realize it or I just don't come up under the close scrutiny of following under your dictates and grand design how Christians ought to be... I apologize of falling short of your glory...
First off, I don't even accept Glory for being able to pay my rent. Secondly, I never called anyone on here a non-believer or unbeliever (whichever you prefer). Someone asked why I was on here talking to unbelievers. I know the person was trying to be sarcastic but then I have the right to be sarcastic back. SO, therefore we can just squash that whole conversation because I was giving a sarcastic response to another sarcastic response. In my last post I think I covered the fact that I understand the purpose of this site. In case I didn't here is another "quote" from the literature that I carry (i.e. my brain). I understand that Greekchat is an open forum designed for those who are Greek, Greek aspirants and others who may have a concern with Greek life. While the topics discussed may not entirely be limited to Greek life, many are. Many topics are of a fun, light-hearted nature but some, such as this one (IMO) are not. While this is an open forum, people are expected to be respectful (which after reading several posts, I am not too sure I can say that's necessarily the case). Greek aspirants are allowed, but are not to ask questions specifcially relating to membership into their prespective organizations. That is, in summary, my understanding of Greekchat.
Now this is the most intelligible statements on your whole cathartic free flowing of ideas. These statements I can use and discuss.
I disagree that the ONLY responsibilty for Christians is to spread the gospel across the lands and to speak to non-believers. I read the Bible differently from you. I think that taking right action, with right hearts and minds, speaks volumes from where I stand without saying a word. For me the "tongue is a powerful weapon..." Folks need to be mindful with what they say to each other... What does Proverbs say about a "wiseman" and "speech..."--like on several different verses... And I try to live my life like that...
Please point out to me where I said that spreading the gospel was the only responsibility of a Christian. Now while I do believe that it is a huge part, Christianity is so much bigger than that. Actions are important, but good deeds do not get you into heaven (Matthew 7:22-24). The tongue does hold the power of life and death so the way we speak is important. I am not trying to be rude but it's not like people have been exactly warm towards me during this thread... it reminds me of the saying that when you point one finger at someone else you have three pointing back at yourself. People have said that I have been rude, judgmental, know-it-all, etc, but fail to provide a real example of when I have done that other than to say that my posts reads like that of an authority figure... or someone who wants to be. So while I may not be on the Greeks level so to speak,but I am still a person and if you truly (not you specifically) believe that words are powerful, then why not let the God that you so dearly cling to guide yours?
Isn't it interesting that there are many ways to come to God... Maybe God designed it that way? One man's visit is another man's journey? I don't know, but I find it interesting... It is my understanding that what worked oneway for one man may not necessarily work that way for another man... God knows His flock... Does that mean everybody else MUST know that grand Design? I reserve my "jugdment" to God... Something about surrendering the will, I think?
The only I know for sure to get to the Father is through the Son. That is just what I was taught, but we won't know until the rapture if this was true or false I suppose.
I know I can only speak for my Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The question you ask is about ritual. What is ritual? How are rituals decided? Who stated they will become rituals versus one that will not...
With that being said, I can say with confidence and my Sorors will be fine with this information I am sharing with you and everyone else, that there are entire books of the Christian Bible that are a strong part of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Which ones, you may ask... Well, do your research outside of the internet or maybe God will give it you if you pray and ask...
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I didn't really expect anyone to answer (although the question was not solely for members of Alpha Kappa Alpha (just another observation during my brief time here on Greekchat... members of orgs can view and post on other org's pages). To my knowledge, AKA is not the only one that states it's founded on Christian principles. That would be like the American public expecting Dubba W to tell us where the weapons of mass destruction are located.
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