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Originally posted by mccoyred:
Rain man, yes many orgs, incl mine, were founded on Christian principles but members need not be Christian to join.
If you think about it, most "Christian" principles are universal--charity, service, fellowship, dedication.
But to go as far as being a "Christian organization" would seriously alienate many members and potential members and reduce the ability to carry out the national projects and goals.
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While I understand what you are saying about being founded on Christian principles, and that members need not be Christian to join, please understand that being founded on Christian principles means nothing unless all members actively put those principles into practice.
Let me explain. Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity was founded by (and originally ONLY FOR)former Boy Scouts and thus the fraternity was founded under Scouting principles. After the Scouting requirement was dropped and the organization went coed, the Scouting principles headed south. Now with APO proudly proclaiming that they even admit gays and atheists as well as presently trying to officially break ties with the BSA, it is fair to say that APO is no longer a Scouting fraternity as it was 75 years ago.
That being said, I ask: Do you feel that all Deltas (assuming you are a Delta) actively exemplify the principles of Christ not only in DST, but in their own private lives as well? I am using this elaboration as a basis of determining if NPHC orgs are Christian GLOs or not, regardless of their founding principles, because time passes and changes can and do occur, even unintentionally.
Rain Man