[Shelacious]

I know that people often cite certain scriptures (that of not belonging to secret organizations, that of not serving two masters, etc.) that might speak to those making a decision to not belong any longer to a Greek lettered org., but here's how I look at it:

1. Sometimes the folks that lived the most "unholy" life during their initial years of being in a BLGO are the first, after they are born-again (in the case of Christianity anyway), to rescind their membership. I believe this ties into the need to leave all those activities that remind them of their old ways, which is what we are asked to do when we become born-again.

I can respect that fact, but I also understand that there is nothing in the premise, principles, Oath or activities of my organization that would make people "act unholy" or engage in behaviors that are unbecoming to a member of the body of God. That is a personal decision that every person makes individually. I was a Christian before I joined my Sorority, so those decisions I made since being a member, both right and wrong, were ones I made personally, not on the behest of the Sorority or any of its members.

2. Some folks allowed their organization to take such a major role in their lives that it superceded more pressing priorities, so now they are trying to rectify it by leaving.

I can also respect that, but again, nothing in the Oath or operations of my Sorority asks that I place it before my God, my faith, my family, my job or my friends. If indeed I gave more money, time and energy to my Sorority than my Church, than that was an individual decision on my part, not one necessitated by my Sorority.

At the end of the day, people have to do what they feel is in their best interest to do. For a variety of reasons, some people feel that being in a GLO will be a stumbling block in their walk with the Lord. I respect that. I just state that it is a personal decision, rather than necessitated by the origins and operations of the BGLO itself.