You said it, Soror! Personally, I have no problem accepting people whose religious preferences differ from my own, but keeping in mind the ideals and principles of my organization, I, too, have to wonder why anyone would want to join a sorority founded on principles or morals that contradict their own! To me, that would be an indicator that their interest in the Sorority is not heartfelt.
True Story:
When I was a neo, there were three ladies of African decent who made line at my chapter. Initially my sorors and I were worried that the cultural differences would create problems among the LSs, but the African ladies got along quite well with the others on the line. So, we were very shocked when they decided to drop. They admitted that it was because they are Muslim and that the beliefs of their faith did not agree with the principles of DST; they didn't want to waste anymore of our time by remaining in the process. We were sad to lose such dynamic women, but I admire them for making that choice-- it was clearly the right one for them. In my opinion, the principles of any organization should match those of the people in it.
the411
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Pi Kappa, SP97
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