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Originally posted by Rudey
Neither really. Culture maybe slightly, but really I'd prefer never to have a Cross be in my fraternity's symbols or to have doubts of proud in my fraternity's history regarding exclusion; mainly I enjoy knowing every new brother will memorize my name :P
I don't see the point in religious fraternities (unless it's to prosletyze). I also don't see the point in gay ones (unless it's to act as a dating service/group therapy). And if the "Unlesses" are the reasons why, I think that's expanding the definition of a fraternity/sorority.
Now I wish all groups the best in growing and expanding, but it doesn't mean I believe they will or that they fit my idea of a traditional fraternity/sorority (instead just another student group).
-Rudey
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I hear you. I feel the same way (for the most part) but then here I am in a "black" fraternity. I don't feel like a hypocrite, but I wonder if I am reinforcing my more patriarchal views on these new orgs.
I just can't help it though.... I feel like a fraternity should be affirming of all facets of a man's life. A "Christian" fraternity or a "gay" fraternity or an obese chick's sorority....I dunno, just seems like it's outside the realm of the essence of Greek life.
Especially since there are churches, gay support groups, and other entities set up with the purpose of providing assistance, philanthropy, and service for and with those groups.
I dunno. I still believe in allowing people the right to associate however they want, but I haven't heard a convincing argument for the newer groups yet.