Atheists as members?

[Senusret I]

Originally posted by Wolfman
In a recent issue of our magazine, The Oracle, there was an interview with our Grand Chaplain, who was asked questions that are posed in this thread. His basic response is that our Fraternity needs to be more Christian, and evangelize those brothers who may be unbelievers by precept and example. he doesn't believe there are true atheists.There are brothers of other faiths but a true atheist would be a vey rare thing in our midst. He would be "in the closet"so to speak

An example of this check out the present message on the website: <http://www.oppf.org>.

I would feel very uncomfortable if Alpha had a Christian message such as the one on the Omega site. I believe that having Christian values is fine, but I don't want anyone in my fraternity to evangelize to me.

[ADPi Conniebama]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I would feel very uncomfortable if Alpha had a Christian message such as the one on the Omega site. I believe that having Christian values is fine, but I don't want anyone in my fraternity to evangelize to me.

*** from the Creed of Alpha Delta Pi***
" . . . I believe that the principles established by our founders in 1851 are enduring attributes exemplifying the highest ideals of Christian womanhood,. . . "

So with that being said I wouldn't "evangelize" anyone because I am an adpi, I would "evangelize" someone because I am a Christian.

I am sure that most people have had religious conversations with their sisters or brothers, and I don't feel that because I am a Christian I am not suppose to discuss my beliefs with a professed atheist who also believes that the founders were Christian.

So, my opinion on this thread is YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A CHRISTIAN TO BE IN A "Christian" society, but it would probably be easier if you believed in Christian ideals.

(edited for spelling errors)

[kddani]

Originally Posted by ADPi Conniebama

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A CHRISTIAN TO BE IN A "Christian" society, but it would probably be easier if you believed in Christian ideals.

(edited for spelling errors)

As has been said before, there's not really any difference between "Christian ideals" and just being a plain old good person. Don't lie, don't steal, don't murder. Really, there's really no difference between Christian ideals and good 'ole clean living and being a good person.