Answer to the Iota Theta Eta Question....

[smiley21]

Originally Posted by RozRochelle

Besides myself, I have not seen even one fairly active GC member openly confess the Lord. If there are other believers here, they are afraid to take a righteous stand.

This defines a "blanket statement". Maybe you could have gotten away with the first sentence; however, the second sentence suggests that no one here is as strong as you are in their faith.

ETA: Quite frankly, I think it is a very pompus statement. Don't say it if you do not have the evidence to back it up.

[LPIDelta]

Since this is Greekchat, and not a bible-based discussion board, I never thought about professing my spiritual beliefs here... and since I believe that my walk with the Lord is spiritual and personal, I won't be doing it now.

I am glad to see organizations which bring women together in faith or service or social--but I always wonder why they all choose to be sororities and take on Greek letters instead of just forming a "club", especially if they aren't on college campuses.

[summer_gphib]

In my own personal beliefs, it's better to live a quiet Christian life and lead by example, than to go around saying "I'm a CHRISTIAN hear me roar."

That doesn't mean that I haven't confessed Christ, I have. It just means I don't go around preaching on message boards.

But do whatever works for you. Looks like you are making a WONDERFUL impression of Christians and the Christian walk on all the GCers who don't know Christ.

I *heart* GC Snark!

[RozRochelle]

To each his own.

Originally Posted by summer_gphib

In my own personal beliefs, it's better to live a quiet Christian life and lead by example, than to go around saying "I'm a CHRISTIAN hear me roar."

That doesn't mean that I haven't confessed Christ, I have. It just means I don't go around preaching on message boards.

But do whatever works for you. Looks like you are making a WONDERFUL impression of Christians and the Christian walk on all the GCers who don't know Christ.

I *heart* GC Snark!

[summer_gphib]

You know you should really read the sermon on the mount. Humility. It's a good thing.

[RozRochelle]

Please take some of your own "advice". Goodnight.

Originally Posted by summer_gphib

You know you should really read the sermon on the mount. Humility. It's a good thing.

[modorney]

I'd cut these ladies a lot of slack. They are on a mission, and are straight up with what they want out of life. As far as the symbolism of the greek letters and what they may look like, that's their call, we all stretch our symbolism a bit.

As far as naming chapters, whether you use greek letters, or non-greek words (like California Alpha) or some other alphabet like Hebrew or Katakana, what's the big deal? Or, like one house that uses the greek alphabet, but not in the normal alphabetic sequence?

Most of us are in GLO's with a prior history of restricting members to one religion. Over time, that evolved into most of our houses that allow any religion today. Some "encourage" one religion, but admit anyone who is comfortable with, but not a member of, that religion.

(Protestant) Christianity has evolved into a few large megachurches of more than a thousand, each. The neighborhood church of a few hundred parishoners that all knew each other, with a staff of half a dozen, is fading from the scene. The megachurches feature a well-produced service, with a distinct worship team of musicians, that is distinct from the large audience.

The "business model" of these churches does not lend itself to fellowship, the worship service is the biggest priority. As a result, Christian fraternities and sororities fill this vacuum. Just like they did a century ago, when Billy Sunday preached in large tents and tabernacles. That happened to be one of the greatest growth periods for GLO's.

Just because nobody here talks about Religion doesn't mean they don't practice it - this is a greek forum, not a religion forum. That doesn't mean you can't bring it up, it's a forum, so anything that's not offensive is OK. If you aren't into that religion, just ignore the posts.

GLO's are organizations, and we can learn from other organizations - whether they be corporations, non-profits, churches, or even other styles of GLO. Greek life faces a lot of challenges, we need to work together, what's good for one greek is good for all.

[Sock Puppet2]

FHITY?

[CUPrez]

Originally Posted by modorney

I'd cut these ladies a lot of slack. They are on a mission, and are straight up with what they want out of life. As far as the symbolism of the greek letters and what they may look like, that's their call, we all stretch our symbolism a bit.

As far as naming chapters, whether you use greek letters, or non-greek words (like California Alpha) or some other alphabet like Hebrew or Katakana, what's the big deal? Or, like one house that uses the greek alphabet, but not in the normal alphabetic sequence?

Most of us are in GLO's with a prior history of restricting members to one religion. Over time, that evolved into most of our houses that allow any religion today. Some "encourage" one religion, but admit anyone who is comfortable with, but not a member of, that religion.

(Protestant) Christianity has evolved into a few large megachurches of more than a thousand, each. The neighborhood church of a few hundred parishoners that all knew each other, with a staff of half a dozen, is fading from the scene. The megachurches feature a well-produced service, with a distinct worship team of musicians, that is distinct from the large audience.

The "business model" of these churches does not lend itself to fellowship, the worship service is the biggest priority. As a result, Christian fraternities and sororities fill this vacuum. Just like they did a century ago, when Billy Sunday preached in large tents and tabernacles. That happened to be one of the greatest growth periods for GLO's.

Just because nobody here talks about Religion doesn't mean they don't practice it - this is a greek forum, not a religion forum. That doesn't mean you can't bring it up, it's a forum, so anything that's not offensive is OK. If you aren't into that religion, just ignore the posts.

GLO's are organizations, and we can learn from other organizations - whether they be corporations, non-profits, churches, or even other styles of GLO. Greek life faces a lot of challenges, we need to work together, what's good for one greek is good for all.

What a clear perspective! This is the best response that I have seen yet on this topic that has clearly and unfortunately gotten out of hand. To each his or her own... People have to make decisions for themselves. I understand all of this started as a "joke" but it unfortunately made someone else feel small.

Often when someone is made to feel small, they will retort making themselves "big". I don't think anyone's intent was to hurt, nor do I think anyone's intent was to come off condescending. CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG AND LOVE EACH OTHER! Can you tell I'm a Californian?

[CUPrez]

Originally Posted by CUPrez

What a clear perspective! This is the best response that I have seen yet on this topic that has clearly and unfortunately gotten out of hand. To each his or her own... People have to make decisions for themselves. I understand all of this started as a "joke" but it unfortunately made someone else feel small.

Often when someone is made to feel small, they will retort making themselves "big". I don't think anyone's intent was to hurt, nor do I think anyone's intent was to come off condescending. CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG AND LOVE EACH OTHER! Can you tell I'm a Californian?

This was my comment. My signature wasn't on before. I'm still learning Greek Chat.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Can we just say AMEN to this thread and let it be over with.

Dies iræ! dies illa
Solvet sæclum in favilla
Dona eis requiem. Amen.

Originally Posted by ladygreek

May the Lord watch
Between me and thee
While we are absent
One from another
AMEN!

Originally Posted by ladygreek

Oh I wasn't translating what AF wrote. I was just giving my own benediction to this thread as it closes.

Originally Posted by pinkies up

*hint hint*

Amen. No more. Let the thread die peacefully. PLEASE.