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Originally posted by Lady of Pearl
IMHO I don't see how an atheist would feel comfortable in my organization as we are Christian based-we have prayer in just about all of our functions. I did know a Soror who was Muslim who was initiated with me but she soon went inactive for whatever reasons.
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Soror,
As Alpha Kappa Alpha is NOT a Christian Organization, members are therefore not required to participate in services/activities that exclude them due to their personal faith/beliefs/non-beliefs etc. Also, while prayer is being given, anyone present can choose to meditate, do their own prayer, leave the room, etc.
To answer the OP: As a non-Christian in an organization dominated by Christians, it is more important to my chapter (two of us are non-Christian) to recognize all faiths, but most importantly maintain those Christian-like ideals of serving all mankind, loving and recognizing another as your own self, abiding by the golden rule, etc. My argument is and always has been as long as someone is doing what they are supposed to do (remembering their obligation to serve all mankind and the universal spirit of love of all), then I would have no problem with that.
It's not as if an athiest can't have all of these attributes; the only issue is whether or not she recognizes Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior (to be a Christian) or praying to Allah as her God, etc, etc. I think people oftentimes confuse not believing with being a bad person/not possessing high moral standards. This is not true. Does she need to pray to MY God, or any God to be a good soror? No. There are some so-called Christians who aren't doing what they are supposed to do and some atheists who are on top of things. How they lead their spiritual life is of no relevance to me. All she needs to do is remember and uphold the purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha...with a smile!
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