[FuzzieAlum]

I think what Leslie Ann is saying makes a lot of sense. I'm agnostic, and that's never made a difference to me as an Alpha Xi Delta. But when I was initiated into Order of Omega, I was surprised to find out one of the things I had to testify to was a belief in God. I felt very uncomfortable with that - especially as I didn't think a "general" org like that would expect me to swear to a belief that is not common to all Greeks. I think it has lessened my belief in the organization - I feel like I'm cheating by being a member.

On the other hand, I have no problem with precepts derived from religion. Love, kindness, fairness, respect, etc. - even if they're backed up with a quote from a holy book. After all, I don't want a sister who is against sisterliness!

I do think that if I had gotten to initiation for my sorority and found out I was accepting principles I didn't fully believe in, it would have lessened my experience as a sister.