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Originally posted by RACooper
Religion is an issue that is actively downplayed at UofT (for Greeks)... the approach that religion is personal is respected by most orgs. and besides it can just lead to further conflict or controversy on campus... something that is to be avoided if we want to stay around.
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UofT students are generally aprehensive about these groups though, to many groups have been exposed as little better than cults in the past, while others are critized for placing their religious views (or political) before the school community.
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I would be, too. I received a lot of pressure as an undergrad to join the Bible study for Greeks on my campus, and every time I said no, they pushed harder. (I'm Pagan, and therefore it did annoy me).
I *do* think that organized religious groups on campuses are a good thing-- as long as they don't try to pressure people into joining. College is a time where you're firming up many viewpoints on the world, and religion's an important part of them.
I would just recommend that if such a group will be started, that the members of it don't actively push for members. Hand out flyers, post announcements for meetings, etc, but be very careful about approaching people directly and asking them to join.
~ Mel.
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