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Originally Posted by kathykd2005
How can you say their primary focus if you've never been in one of them?
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In what, Beta Sigma Psi or another fraternity/sorority that claims to have been founded on Christian ideals?
Beta Sig has a very active chapter at my undergrad, Iowa State, and I knew quite a few members. I believe the men were highly encouraged to be active in the local Lutheran churches, one of which was the church I attended. The chapter also had frequent devotionals and bible studies. While it is not a requirement to be Lutheran, or even Christian for that matter, to be a member of Beta Sigma Psi they are very upfront that if you become a member, Christian, and specifically Lutheran, spiritual principles are a primary focus of the fraternity.
This gives a good idea of how Beta Sig involves spiritual faith as an aspect of their organization.
While I cannot speak for other NPC/NIC organizations that were founded with Christian principles in mind, I do not believe, anymore, the organizations can globally promote being Christian-centered without potentially "turning off" potential members who have different ideals. Individual chapters may have group bible studies and devotionals, but they are not required as such by their Inter/National Headquarters. Hence, Beta Sigma Psi has found a niche for their organizations on the campuses on which they have chapters.
Other Christian GLOs, such as
Phi Beta Chi, have the same ideals as Beta Sigma Psi, but are not part of the NIC/NPC.