Hi mwedzi, you bring up an interesting question. Here's my perspective:
As I read through many posts here, I notice that there are so many references to god and the bible. I know that most of the sororities and fraternities have a strong Christian heritage.
Some of the more recently-established GLOs have a bond that is not faith-based. Example, my sisterhood's was established by women in various technical fields.
Have you admitted sisters or brothers who were not religious, like atheists or agnostics (like myself)? What about people with different religions, liked Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, or just simple ancestor and nature worship? If so, how did they cope with all the rituals or oaths that had something to do with god or christianity? Was it a problem for your organization?
Yes. Actually, in my Chapter alone, my sisters are atheists, pagan, born-again Christian, Catholic, Seventh Day Adventists, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Hindu...I don't think there are any Buddhists or Taoists...but you get the picture!
Religion isn't the focal point of the sisterhood. That isn't to say that faith & beliefs aren't the focal point of individual sisters.
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equeen
A Lioness has her Pride!
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Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies
[This message has been edited by equeen (edited July 05, 2000).]