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Originally posted by _Q_
As appalling as it might sound to people on GC, I wouldn't have really thought of the badge, ritual, etc. as "sacred."
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From Webster's
Main Entry: sa·cred
Pronunciation: 'sA-kr&d
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of sacren to consecrate, from Old French sacrer, from Latin sacrare, from sacr-, sacer sacred; akin to Latin sancire to make sacred, Hittite saklAi- rite
1 a : dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity <a tree sacred to the gods> b :
devoted exclusively to one service or use (as of a person or purpose) <a fund sacred to charity>
2 a : worthy of religious veneration : HOLY b :
entitled to reverence and respect
3 : of or relating to religion : not secular or profane <sacred music>
4 archaic : ACCURSED
5 a : UNASSAILABLE, INVIOLABLE b :
highly valued and important <a sacred responsibility>
"Sacred" doesn't always mean relgious...and while I can't speak for all orgs, because most have secret ritual, but it doesn't mean we "worship" our badges, letters, etc...it means we respect them and hold them in high regard...and there are many soroites that were founded on Christian principles.