[33girl]

Jesus Christ is one of our exemplars, but then again so is Hermes. I don't think anyone thinks we are Hermes worshippers or anything - and everything that's ever talked about Jesus in our member materials says that many see Him as the Messiah, not that He IS the Messiah. Subtle difference, but it's there. I mean Jews don't believe Jesus didn't exist, they just don't believe He was the Messiah. I see using Jesus' words as no different than a quote from Moses or Socrates or anyone else that can apply.

More than ritual, I get very nervous about things like chapter bible study, sectarian prayers before meals etc. That kind of everyday stuff, IMO, goes much farther towards making people uncomfortable. It would be one thing if this was a Christian or Jewish or whatever religion sorority - but if someone joins what they think is a "mainstream" group and then come to find out that all the sisters have Bible study every Tuesday and go to church together every Sunday - even if it's not required, but if they just do it - that can lead to all kinds of problems.

As far as ritual is concerned...if your religion, or lack of same, is very important to you, research the GLOs on your campus before you pledge. If their motto is "Furthering the Christian community and sisterhood" an atheist probably shouldn't join. If it's that important to you, don't go in half-assed and then expect everything to change because it offends you.