Hi Trebleclef. I completely agree with you about Christians being discouraged by the image that fraternities and sororities have. I am a Christian and at first, I was afraid to join a sorority because I had heard so many negative things about them. However, the more I learned about them and the more I got the know the girls, I realized that it wasn't what I thought. Our sorority functions are basically good clean fun and usually for a charitable cause. I've developed great skills in leadership, social skills and learned how an organization is run. I have also found some awesome girls that I will be friends with for a long time. I have even met many other amazing Christians through the Greek system. I have found that my Christian values have not been corrupted and I am actually stronger. Do any of the Greeks party? Yes, they do, but so do most other college students out there. However, it is not part of the program. It is each person's personal decision as to their moral conduct. I do not drink and my sisters respect me for it. I know many other Christian Greeks that do not drink and uphold their Christian values, while having important roles in their fraternities and sororities. It's a personal choice and I am a Christian before I am an Alpha Gam. There is temptation everywhere whether you are Greek or not--as a Christian, you must be strong and stand your ground. I live according to the Bible and I still am having a great sorority experience. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to email me. God bless.
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