[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Lady Pi

With all do respect, you don't know what happens in my ritual so you can't judge where it should be on my list of priorities or how closely it ties in with my religion.

By that same token, I presume you have no idea what happens in the rituals of other organizations, so you really have no idea to what degree, if any, religion plays a role in their rituals. You might want to steer clear, then, of generalizations like "religion plays a big role in many chapters and their sorority's rituals."

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

Wait, the Fluer de Lis is a cross? I thought it was just a stylized flower.

As noted, it's a flower -- a lily, to be exact. Aside from being a symbol of French royalty, it's a traditional symbol of the Virgin Mary.

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

Also...just have to say that some very religious people might not be keen on the idea of comparing holy communion with sorority ritual. Two very different animals there. Doesn't offend me, because I'm not one of these people, but I know that if I said that in front of my mother she'd have a cow.

As a religious person, I agree. While I wouldn't have a cow, I would roll my eyes. I think it's an odd comparison.

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

I find it interesting that you prayed at every chapter meeting. Was this a Christian school?

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Re: Praying at chapter meetings. It's entirely possible that it's part of ritual too.

This. It is, of course, also possible that some chapters pray together in non-ritual situations.

I don't know about other organizations, but in my fraternity, probationary members are given information about what to expect ritual-wise. No details or secrets of course, but along the lines of the ritual not being a religious ceremony and that no man will be asked to do anything that would run counter to his personal religious beliefs. I think I have seen similar statements in information from other orgs. Seems like a good idea to me.