Christianity and going Greek?
Hello I'm Joe and I have some questions for Christian Greeks. I'm about to graduate high school and have an interest in Masonry and Greek life. Though I'm not really focusing on Greek life or becoming a Mason anytime soon I do have interest in them and a few questions as a Christian
Recently I've ran into some websites and books talking about how Greek Life goes against Christianity.
The most recent book I've seen was The True Alpha and Omega written by Minister Jerrod Smith and Clifton Lucas, ex-members of Alpha Phi Alpha and Omega Psi Phi. Though I haven't been able to get my hand on this book I've watched videos and read quotes and pieces of the book, in which they discuss issues such as hazing, sexual requirements, "witch craft" along with other issues.
While books and websites like this do discuss some real issues I question the morals, reasons, and people who control these websites and write these books. I've noticed that a lot of them seem to put their own personal mistakes they've made with their organizations and apply it to all members and Greek organizations. A lot of them seem to have put their fraternity/sorority above their god and then regret it when they realize it consumes their life and spirit. There's also the motive to make money by reviling the secrets of an organization which once again raises my skepticism of these books and websites. Also while these people on these sites like to say that greeks have an elitist attitude I noticed that they them selves have a "Holier then Thou" attitude when they meet people who challenge or disagree with their views, and they believe that greeks need to be saved again..
Now I'm not asking anyone on here to discuss about hazing, rituals, or any of the secrets of any fraternity or sorority, but I am asking Christian members of Greek Organizations( both BGLO and Non-BGLO) how you feel about books like this and websites like dontgogreek and divinetruth, and what kind (if any) spiritual questions or issues you had when you were thinking about joining and what issues you have had after you joined.
I know this issues has been discussed before but I think my post is different as its asking about peoples personal experiences with becoming greek. If the Admins feel that this thread is too similar to past threads then I understand if it gets locked.
Thank You.
Last edited by DuckMan; 01-27-2012 at 01:48 AM.
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