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Originally posted by NewBee
^^^^ You sound as if Jesus is not welcomed here. I know or hope thats not what you mean, but thats how you sound. No one is even preaching the gospel, although if they were, what is the harm in that, especially here, with an organization that you all say was founded on Christian principles that uses Christians books in its rituals according to other posters on this board. The only thing people did was answer the question on why some Christians, whether greek or non-greek, feel as if greek life wasn't for them. Why does that hit so many chords? It would be different if people were starting anti-greek threads saying all greeks are evil and I know Minister Fred Hatchett sp? hit a few nerves but no one did that, they just gave scriptures. Whats so bad in that??? I understand you all have zeal for your organizations, whats wrong with people having zeal for Christ?
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Well I am not the keeper of the GreekChat gate, so it really doesn't matter what I welcome. Did you think the anti-greek views of hypothetical overzealous christians would go over well though? I understand that you all are saying that you are just relaying the views of those hypothetical people, but sometimes the messenger can't dodge the bullets.
You all are posting as respresentatives speaking on behalf of those hypothetical christians, and we are replying with our real life personal views. Don't take it as a personal attack, it is an attack on those beliefs/views. If our questions/comments don't personally apply to you say that...None of you "representatives/messengers" have denied having those same views so maybe some of the replies have been worded as if they are personally to you.
Nobody has said that there is something wrong with having a "zeal for christ" but when your zeal brings you to the point of making judgments about others that is a problem. When your zeal leads you to preach as if everyone is ignorant of the scriptures then it is a problem.
Most wars have been started/justified by overly zealous christians...
ETA: HTH did I get in this thred anyway. I usually don't discuss religion...oh I know, I came in to co-sign one of my fav. sorors...nevermind.