Wacky article involving members of LCA at Tenn-Chatt.

HONKY660 · #1 04-04-2008, 02:58 AM

I read this stupid article about two Lambda Chi Alpha members running for student government at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, it uses Lambda Chi's ideals as a tool not to vote for these guys.

http://www.utcecho.com/home/news/200...-3299042.shtml

GammaZeta · #2 04-04-2008, 06:17 AM

Someone attending college actually wrote that article?

You think that is "wacky", come spend a day with my in Amherst.

This week's Amherst controversy is the town allowing anti-war and anti-military marchers and floats in the Memorial Day parade.

Let me say that again: This week's Amherst controversy is the town allowing anti-war and ANTI-MILITARY marchers and floats in the MEMORIAL DAY parade.

33girl · #3 04-04-2008, 10:12 AM

I'm sorry but I just have to crash because this is something that grates on my nerves.

Just because you follow what have come to be known as "Christian values" (i.e. love for your fellow man, do unto others, etc) does not mean you believe in Christ or are a practicing Christian, or are against people who aren't Christian. My ex practiced more "Christian values" than most people I've met, and he's an atheist.

Tom Earp · #4 04-04-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

I'm sorry but I just have to crash because this is something that grates on my nerves.

Just because you follow what have come to be known as "Christian values" (i.e. love for your fellow man, do unto others, etc) does not mean you believe in Christ or are a practicing Christian, or are against people who aren't Christian. My ex practiced more "Christian values" than most people I've met, and he's an atheist.

I was wondering what this has to do with the article that was presented here?

Your beliefs in the Christian priciples are outstanding of course and no one cares about what your exes were all about.

33girl · #5 04-04-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Earp

I was wondering what this has to do with the article that was presented here?

Your beliefs in the Christian priciples are outstanding of course and no one cares about what your exes were all about.

Tom, read the article.

They are implying that since the people who are running for office are both from GLOs that mention "Christian ideals" non-Christians will not be represented or able to voice their views. I am pointing out that just because you follow "Christian values" does not automatically mean you believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Savior. And even if you do, doesn't mean you can't reprensent Jews, Muslims, etc etc.

Tom Earp · #6 04-04-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

Tom, read the article.

They are implying that since the people who are running for office are both from GLOs that mention "Christian ideals" non-Christians will not be represented or able to voice their views. I am pointing out that just because you follow "Christian values" does not automatically mean you believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Savior. And even if you do, doesn't mean you can't reprensent Jews, Muslims, etc etc.

I am Sorry, but did we read the same article?

Your stretch for posting on this thread seems to be only a way to stir things up as you usually do on GC.

As Jono said, it paraphraing leaves a lot of openess and you seem to be picking at something that is not there.

NutbrnHair, you do also bring up a good point and only whats her face brings up something wih no relationship to anything but to start a problem in a thread she does not need to be in.

But, she does seem to have a way to do that?

LXA was Founded on Christian Principles, but we as not only a International Fraternity, accept members from all races and relegions.

33GIRL seems to have a different adgenda for posting this and only she knows why.

Never mind, I know why!

NutBrnHair · #7 04-04-2008, 02:25 PM

According to the Web site, www.lambdachi.org, one of the reasons Lambda Chi Alpha was formed was, "to foster a high Christian standard of life and ideals."

If the highest-ranking officers of SGA are both from this fraternity, non-Christian UTC students could feel alienated by the very people who would claim to represent them.

Marczynski is a member of Chi Omega, and according to the Web site nm.chiomega.com, "Our members recognize the efforts and enlightenment of the Greek world, and they strive to uphold the values of a Judeo-Christian lifestyle."

This is certainly a more inclusive statement than the one on Lambda Chi Alpha's Web site.

GO SARAH!

JonoBN41 · #8 04-04-2008, 03:58 PM

That's a damned stupid editorial all the way through. To draw a sharp line of distinction between a Christian standard and a Judeo-Christian lifestyle is rather silly, not to mention saying two Lambda Chis would both help and hurt the fraternity, and, "One of the most encouraging aspects of our current SGA leadership is our vice-president, Drew Holland, is not a member of any Greek organizations." So vote for the Chi Omega.

None of it makes any sense, but hey, they're just starting out.

Cube TX · #9 04-07-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GammaZeta

Someone attending college actually wrote that article?

You think that is "wacky", come spend a day with my in Amherst.

This week's Amherst controversy is the town allowing anti-war and anti-military marchers and floats in the Memorial Day parade.

Let me say that again: This week's Amherst controversy is the town allowing anti-war and ANTI-MILITARY marchers and floats in the MEMORIAL DAY parade.

Sheesh... that's like allowing the Rev. Fred Phelps to take part in a gay pride parade!

DSTCHAOS · #10 04-04-2008, 04:53 PM

I also thought she was supporting the premise of the article because she quoted it.

But I guess she quoted it in reference to Chi O and Sarah. Good luck to all of these candidates and let the best person win, ignoring all the silly diversion tactics.

ZetaPhi708 · #11 04-11-2008, 12:14 AM

Brothers Stuart and Forrest won in their respective races.

http://www.utcecho.com/

Tom Earp · #12 04-11-2008, 12:42 PM

Guess the proof was in the pudding.

Cube TX · #13 04-11-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ZetaPhi708

Brothers Stuart and Forrest won in their respective races.

http://www.utcecho.com/

Ha! Congratulations to our brothers at UT-Chattanooga!

Cube TX · #14 04-07-2008, 07:04 PM

What a stupid article. Don't vote for these two guys because they're members of the same organization! Oh no! Next thing you know the president AND vice-president of the United States of America will both be from the SAME PARTY!

Hey, maybe someone should have stepped up and ran against the brother who is running UNOPPOSED. To say that the beliefs stated on the international fraternity website suggest that non-Christian students will feel alienated is ridiculous. For all we know the Chi Omega candidate (and Chi Omega is an organization I have much respect for) is a Christian herself. Who wrote this article? The ACLU people who protested the boy scouts from meeting in parks, but supported the American Nazi Party's right to do the same?

Tom Earp · #15 04-08-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cube TX

What a stupid article. Don't vote for these two guys because they're members of the same organization! Oh no! Next thing you know the president AND vice-president of the United States of America will both be from the SAME PARTY!

Hey, maybe someone should have stepped up and ran against the brother who is running UNOPPOSED. To say that the beliefs stated on the international fraternity website suggest that non-Christian students will feel alienated is ridiculous. For all we know the Chi Omega candidate (and Chi Omega is an organization I have much respect for) is a Christian herself. Who wrote this article? The ACLU people who protested the boy scouts from meeting in parks, but supported the American Nazi Party's right to do the same?

Thank you, now can we get back to something to do with LXA!

Nutbrnhair as you said, YOU are always welcome!