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Originally posted by steve1869
Chosing your Fraternal organization is a very important decision that should take time and consideration. If you had doubts while you pledged, it is your fault for not quitting before you were initiated. There was obviously something that attracted you to the original Fraternity. I just think it shows lack of character and commitment(two cornerstones of all Fraternities) to chose an organization, continue to pledge until you are initiated, then desert the fraternity that you were bound to by Oath.
steve
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You seem to believe that an oath is unconditional. The organization also has obligations to its members -- to provide an opportunity for good brotherhood, to be safe, etc.
If the organization fails on what is promised and the member chooses to gain dismissal through the correct channels, then he is actually honoring his oath in many cases. As I said before, it's not as cut and dry as it seems.
And as I said before -- be open with the reason that you disaffiliated. When the guys in the chapters you are looking at are considering a bid, your reasons will play a big role. Also, don't be surprised if you find yourself without a bid. There are plenty of folks like steve1869 who really don't care why you went your own way.
Best of luck.