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Originally posted by ariesrising:
Are there other sororities/fraternities that are associated with certain religions? I know there are some that are considered Jewish houses.
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Sigma Delta Tau and Alpha Epsilon Phi were founded on Judaic principles, but their membership is open to everyone.
Phi Sigma Sigma and Delta Phi Epsilon are considered non-sectarian - their founders came from many religions and their rituals have no specific religious basis.
I am Jewish and a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, a sorority founded upon Christian principles. There is no longer a requirement for a particular religion in the NPC and it is possible to participate in most rituals without compromising your beliefs. I could see how, if one were an atheist, that would be a problem because even though the groups will accept all religions, they do require your belief in a higher power. Atheists don't have that belief and that would be a comflict.
I believe that AKA (and possibly the other BGLO groups) require you to be a Christian. I wonder how African-Americans that are followers of Islam would be treated during the membership process, or if they would be allowed to join or indicate a desire to join.
Barb