The religion factor was difficult for me.
While my sorority was founded at a southern Christian university, and with Christian principles. My large chapter includes a couple Atheists (like me) and about 10-15 Jews. We have amended our traditions so the religion part is fairly optional and for the most part, abstaining from mentioning God or scripture is not an uncommon situation.
It's hard because everything mentions God in some form or another, especially our Creed, which I want to live by wholeheartedly, but don't agree with a few parts.
While being silent and respectful during some parts of our goingson is fine with exec, I do get some pretty rude comments and looks from sisters. I just remind myself that I joined an organization based on leadership, scholarship, and sisterhood; not a bible study so I shouldn't allow myself to feel out of place.
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