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Its not about discrimanation. The very purpose of most Christian organizations is to glorify Christ in some way shape of form and to carry out his message. A non-Christian can't do that. And whats more, why would a non-Christian want to join a Christian fraternity or sorority? I would see if there aren't other organizations out there, but there are plenty now and plenty more forming. I really do not see the difference in a social sorority saying that you can't be a member because you dont have the GPA or a Christian fraternity saying you can't be a member because you aren't a Christian. Organizations set forth requirements to get a pool of applicants equipped to carry out the work of the organization. Its not fair that because AIO is standing firm in their beliefs, they are being singled out. Any organization that is not open membership discriminates in some form. So because they, meaning other organizations, signed some form, but probably still discriminate, they can carry own with business as usual. Heck, there are still chapters of fraternities and sororities that probably haven't had minority members but they aren't being singled out. Everyone knows that new organizations already have it rough because they don't have the alumni support and history to fall back on. Its almost impossible for a non-recognized student organization to survive passed its present members let alone expand...
I am rambling but I can't help it. This case is going to set the precedent for not only new Christian organizations on UNC's campus but religious organizations all over America.
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