Wacky article involving members of LCA at Tenn-Chatt.
 

I read this stupid article about two Lambda Chi Alpha members running for student government at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, it uses Lambda Chi's ideals as a tool not to vote for these guys.

http://www.utcecho.com/home/news/200...-3299042.shtml

Someone attending college actually wrote that article?

You think that is "wacky", come spend a day with my in Amherst.

This week's Amherst controversy is the town allowing anti-war and anti-military marchers and floats in the Memorial Day parade.

Let me say that again: This week's Amherst controversy is the town allowing anti-war and ANTI-MILITARY marchers and floats in the MEMORIAL DAY parade.

I'm sorry but I just have to crash because this is something that grates on my nerves.

Just because you follow what have come to be known as "Christian values" (i.e. love for your fellow man, do unto others, etc) does not mean you believe in Christ or are a practicing Christian, or are against people who aren't Christian. My ex practiced more "Christian values" than most people I've met, and he's an atheist.

I was wondering what this has to do with the article that was presented here?

Your beliefs in the Christian priciples are outstanding of course and no one cares about what your exes were all about.

Tom, read the article.

They are implying that since the people who are running for office are both from GLOs that mention "Christian ideals" non-Christians will not be represented or able to voice their views. I am pointing out that just because you follow "Christian values" does not automatically mean you believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Savior. And even if you do, doesn't mean you can't reprensent Jews, Muslims, etc etc.

Interesting!
 

According to the Web site, www.lambdachi.org, one of the reasons Lambda Chi Alpha was formed was, "to foster a high Christian standard of life and ideals."

If the highest-ranking officers of SGA are both from this fraternity, non-Christian UTC students could feel alienated by the very people who would claim to represent them.

Marczynski is a member of Chi Omega, and according to the Web site nm.chiomega.com, "Our members recognize the efforts and enlightenment of the Greek world, and they strive to uphold the values of a Judeo-Christian lifestyle."

This is certainly a more inclusive statement than the one on Lambda Chi Alpha's Web site.

GO SARAH!

That's a damned stupid editorial all the way through. To draw a sharp line of distinction between a Christian standard and a Judeo-Christian lifestyle is rather silly, not to mention saying two Lambda Chis would both help and hurt the fraternity, and, "One of the most encouraging aspects of our current SGA leadership is our vice-president, Drew Holland, is not a member of any Greek organizations." So vote for the Chi Omega.

None of it makes any sense, but hey, they're just starting out.

I am Sorry, but did we read the same article?

Your stretch for posting on this thread seems to be only a way to stir things up as you usually do on GC.

As Jono said, it paraphraing leaves a lot of openess and you seem to be picking at something that is not there.

NutbrnHair, you do also bring up a good point and only whats her face brings up something wih no relationship to anything but to start a problem in a thread she does not need to be in.

But, she does seem to have a way to do that?

LXA was Founded on Christian Principles, but we as not only a International Fraternity, accept members from all races and relegions.

33GIRL seems to have a different adgenda for posting this and only she knows why.

Never mind, I know why!:mad:

TOM!

You will behave as a gentleman on this forum or I will ask you not to post as a member of Lambda Chi Alpha.

Tom,

That's exactly what I said.

PLEASE read the article before you criticize me for something I didn't say. I am not trying to "stir anything up" - as a matter of fact, I posted to show SUPPORT for your brothers at UT-Chattanooga, as I would for any other Greek who was targeted by such a ridiculous article.

If anything, NBH is the one you should be angry with, as she is the one advocating voting (for what seem to be suspect reasons) for one of her sisters and not for one of your brothers. In your forum.

:confused:

This cracked me up.

Tom Earp, what 33girl is saying is a response to a point the article brought up regarding whether or not these two men can represent the student body (and whether "Christian values" are truly exclusive to Christians). And the Christian vs. Judeo-Christian distinction that was made is rather silly.

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I think this issue is ridiculous. It would cause an uproar if students were warned not to vote for a Muslim, Hindu, atheists, etc. because non-Muslims, etc. could be alienated.

The GLO membership for all the candidates is a better leg to stand on only if there is the potential to use offices to benefit GLOs rather than serve the student body. But for the most part I see this editorial as an attempt to draw attention to minute things as to distract from the real concerns. Kind of like the Presidential Campaigns.

I interpreted 33girl's post as a (valid) criticism of the article. Not as anything inflammatory or trouble-seeking. The OP criticized the article as well, so 33 is quite on topic - right?

Not that I agree or disagree with her particular post, but it seems like NutBrnHair's posting "Go Sarah" when Sarah is running against a Lambda Chi Alpha would be more along the lines of "stirring things up" in the LXA forum, yet you praise her post.

Oh, please!
 

I'm for Sarah because I know Sarah.

"suspect reasons" :confused:

I have always been welcomed in the Lambda Chi Forum. These guys know I like them. I am not trying to stir anything up.

Suspect = I thought you agreed with the premise of the article (i.e. that people should vote for her because Chi O has "Judeo Christian ideals" as opposed to LXA's "Christian ideals"). I had no clue you knew this young woman personally. Adding that information would have been helpful.

I also thought she was supporting the premise of the article because she quoted it.

But I guess she quoted it in reference to Chi O and Sarah. Good luck to all of these candidates and let the best person win, ignoring all the silly diversion tactics.

No, if anything I hope the crazy campus paper's editorial endorsement won't hurt her chances!

Sheesh... that's like allowing the Rev. Fred Phelps to take part in a gay pride parade!

What a stupid article. Don't vote for these two guys because they're members of the same organization! Oh no! Next thing you know the president AND vice-president of the United States of America will both be from the SAME PARTY!

Hey, maybe someone should have stepped up and ran against the brother who is running UNOPPOSED. To say that the beliefs stated on the international fraternity website suggest that non-Christian students will feel alienated is ridiculous. For all we know the Chi Omega candidate (and Chi Omega is an organization I have much respect for) is a Christian herself. Who wrote this article? The ACLU people who protested the boy scouts from meeting in parks, but supported the American Nazi Party's right to do the same?

Thank you, now can we get back to something to do with LXA!

Nutbrnhair as you said, YOU are always welcome!:cool:

Don't be passive aggressive, Tom Earp.

Everyone's always welcome until forums become invite only. ;)

You are correct, but it would be nice if others felt the same way?

Right?

Can you actually deny that?

Good news, we all agreed that this is a wacky article. :)

TRUE!:)

But, it seemed to be a big topic to some who are not members of LXA, or was I wrong?

Very true, but as a Lambda Chi Alpha myself I wasn't too happy reading an article that came across as derogatory toward an organization I love.

Guys: As has already been pointed out, this was an editorial, not a news piece. By its very nature, it's meant to be subjective. At various schools it's SOP to have non-Greeks cover the GLOs so that there won't be any favoritism.

While having someone outside of the Greek realm covering the fraternity/sorority beat makes sense, it can be a detriment because they don't understand how our organizations work. In this case, they don't realize that we're already acquainted w/how a governing body works and might actually have a clue on how to handle political situations.

Brothers Stuart and Forrest won in their respective races.

http://www.utcecho.com/

Guess the proof was in the pudding.:)

Ha! Congratulations to our brothers at UT-Chattanooga!