Another new sorority... Iota Theta Eta???

[AOII Angel]

Thanks...maybe I could use some divine intervention in things I choose to post as well! Nah...that wouldn't be as much fun!

[kathykd2005]

He gave us free will for a reason, right?

[cuteASAbug]

but then what would you have to confess about?

[Kelouis75]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

If Greek letters are too confusing then why use them at all? Far better to use English and be clear, than to misuse Greek and look ignorant to those who do know Greek. Especially those who 1.) know that without a working knowledge of Greek you are unable to read the New Testament in anything other than a translation and 2.) have any knowledge of the founding of the original NPC, IFC, and NPHC GLOs.
As far as backbiting - look at that website. Could it be any more condescending to other GLO? Holier than thou doesn't begin to cover what is there. And look at the only post we have from a self-proclaimed "sister". What we have , ladies, is a pharisaical group of ignorant women who may try to emulate those who have gone before, but are a pale imitation.

There are many organizations that one may join in order to further a walk with Christ. Personally, I recommend a church - many of which have groups of women who meet to study, pray and do good works.
Please, please, if you are a member of this group, don't pray for me. Between my husband's congregation and church school I've got the whole prayer thing covered. Pray for yourselves, and the humility that Christ demonstrated.

I'm sorry you feel that way especially since you call yourself a sister in Christ. And not all churches have women's ministries... Mine for example.

The ladies of Iota Theta Eta didn't start this silly conversation. And I think people let it rip because they did not know it would get back to us... That seems like gossip to me...

Some people think partying throughout the week then dragging yourself into church on Sunday is living the Christian life. However, they are truly uneducated. Many times throughout the Bible it talks against drunkeness, fornication-- both things greek life is known for. We're providing an alternative.

FYI, I've had many ops to join a D9 (NPHC) sorority.. being that both my mom and my aunt are in the greek system. I choose not to for the above reasons.

As for the Omicron-- yes, it looks exactly like an "o". The line inside of the theta makes it "different". And gets people asking... Again, I need not waste anymore time on this matter. There are more important things to do. But people who want to contribute to our mission and purpose will join and see the truth. We are humble women, who love the Lord, AND who are providing a real alternative to "traditional" greek life. For God's grace we are growing each season. Our lines are getting longer. Praise Him!

Why so much talk about such a small org anyway if the people who are getting riled up did not feel threatened?

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Kelouis75

Many times throughout the bible it talks against drunkeness, fornication-- both things greek life is known for. We're providing an alternative.

YES...OMG this is EXACTLY what Greek Life is about!!!

How about seeking the TRUTH instead of stereotypes??

[kathykd2005]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

YES...OMG this is EXACTLY what Greek Life is about!!!

How about seeking the TRUTH instead of stereotypes??

I don't think we'll get through to this one--it sounds like she has already brainwashed herself that she knows "the truth." <cringe>

[cuteASAbug]

YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!

[dgdramadawg]

Originally Posted by Kelouis75

Some people think partying throughout the week then dragging yourself into church on Sunday is living the Christian life. However, they are truly uneducated. Many times throughout the bible it talks against drunkeness, fornication-- both things greek life is known for. We're providing an alternative.

Do you really believe that a woman cannot be a member of a traditional Greek org (NPC or NPHC) without drinking or having sex? Do you really believe that underage drinking and irresponsible sexual choices are encouraged by the national offices of national organizations, or that they're endorsed by the creeds of our organizations?

Are you this judgemental about your family members who are members of NPHC groups? Or just about their national organizations?

[Senusret I]

The ladies of Iota Theta Eta didn't start this silly conversation. And I think people let it rip because they did not know it would get back to us... That seems like gossip to me...

What makes you think any of us would care if it got back to you? This is GreekChat -- nobody is going to walk on eggshells for you or your ilk.

he he, i said ilk.


Some people think partying throughout the week then dragging yourself into church on Sunday is living the Christian life. However, they are truly uneducated. Many times throughout the Bible it talks against drunkeness, fornication-- both things greek life is known for. We're providing an alternative.

A real alternative wouldn't be Greek at all. And as a sidenote, I think there are Christian fraternities and sororities with a much stronger foundation than yours. I think y'all are just the offspring of founderitis.

FYI, I've had many ops to join a D9 (NPHC) sorority.. being that both my mom and my aunt are in the greek system. I choose not to for the above reasons.

A lot of people have "ops" to join NPHC sororities. The websites are public as are interest meetings. But your mom and your aunt aren't you, and somehow I think they're glad you're in the bargain bin of greek orgs.

As for the Omicron-- yes, it looks exactly like an "o". The line inside of the theta makes it "different". And gets people asking... Again, I need not waste anymore time on this matter. There are more important things to do. But people who want to contribute to our mission and purpose will join and see the truth. We are humble women, who love the Lord, AND who are providing a real alternative to "traditional" greek life. For God's grace we are growing each season. Our lines are getting longer. Praise Him!


All this is just crazy talk.


Why so much talk about such a small org anyway if the people who are getting riled up did not feel threatened?

Yes, the entirety of Greek life is threatened by your lack of understanding of the Greek Alphabet.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by Kelouis75

I'm sorry you feel that way especially since you call yourself a sister in Christ. And not all churches have women's ministries... Mine for example.

The ladies of Iota Theta Eta didn't start this silly conversation. And I think people let it rip because they did not know it would get back to us... That seems like gossip to me...

Some people think partying throughout the week then dragging yourself into church on Sunday is living the Christian life. However, they are truly uneducated. Many times throughout the Bible it talks against drunkeness, fornication-- both things greek life is known for. We're providing an alternative.

FYI, I've had many ops to join a D9 (NPHC) sorority.. being that both my mom and my aunt are in the greek system. I choose not to for the above reasons.

As for the Omicron-- yes, it looks exactly like an "o". The line inside of the theta makes it "different". And gets people asking... Again, I need not waste anymore time on this matter. There are more important things to do. But people who want to contribute to our mission and purpose will join Why so much talk about such a small org anyway if the people who are and see the truth. We are humble women, who love the Lord, AND who are providing a real alternative to "traditional" greek life. For God's grace we are growing each season. Our lines are getting longer. Praise Him!

getting riled up did not feel threatened?

Ya see I was going to be cool and just lay back in the cut and let this conversation go wherever it's going but the bold text is exactly what I have a problem with. Some people have the same things to say about the many church going hypocrites (some of which are in orgs like yours), so why feed into the stereotypes? I have no problem with anyone joining an organization of their choice; it can be the ABCD org for all I care but trying to promote yourself as the "alternative" to NPHC or other GLO's is the problem. We all know that there are "sinners" and "saints" lurking everywhere, in every organization and congregation but no one has the right to stereotype unfairly. If our orgs weren't for you...great but you will get no love on greekchat with a "holier than thou" attitude. If your org is so great, than let it speak for itself, no need to make comparisons and present yourself as the great "alternative." Just do you and let your good works and deeds speak for you. Putting other orgs down to lift yours up does nothing but make you and your org look bad. There are plenty of greeks on this board that are not members of NPHC, NPC, MGC, or any other popular greek council and they are able to get along just fine with everyone and they are accepted because they don't seek to put others down in order to lift themselves up. And lastly, I'm not really sure why you and others like you are on this board anyway since we're all a bunch of Heathens. We're all a bunch of Heathens yet you seek to follow after us and do what we do, right? And don't get me wrong, if I were you I would have defended my organization too but the "holier than thou" attitude...you could have left it out because it's a serious turn off. Now if you want to start over, welcome to greekchat.

[ChildoftheHorn]

Originally Posted by Kelouis75

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Some people think partying throughout the week then dragging yourself into church on Sunday is living the Christian life. However, they are truly uneducated. ....

Why so much talk about such a small org anyway if the people who are getting riled up did not feel threatened?

Now, lets just make sur ethat you don't dig a hole too deep that you can't come out of it.

Listen. Going to a party is not the problem. It is when people are irresponsible that is. The drunkeness and grinding is something that irresponsible people do, but these are college students. They are young and exploring the world for the first time, learning their limits through new experiences. The campus sets the climate, not the greek life.

Also, I cannot tell you how many foul individuals there are that can quote the bible line for line without knowing what it really means.

Do you honestly think that you are closer to God than anyone else? Does it not say in the Bible that "Anyone may come to me" and "all are the same in the eyes of God"?

Now, I admit to not making it to church more than half the time on sundays because things come up and it's really early. Then again, I don't have to go to church every single sunday to be true to my religion. I don't think that everyone else has to be of my same religion either. If you are a good person who does good things or has a good heart, you are exactly what you need to be.

Holy isn't about rejecting someone or looking down on them for not being as devout. Accept and Understand, then Live!


BTW: You are wondering why people are getting riled up. Your ignorance of these things is the reason. How can anyone accept you if you do not return the favor.

[fantASTic]

Kelouis75: I'm sorry you feel that way especially since you call yourself a sister in Christ. And not all churches have women's ministries... Mine for example.

Then why didn't you start a women's ministry at your church? You would probably reach a lot more people.

The ladies of Iota Theta Eta didn't start this silly conversation. And I think people let it rip because they did not know it would get back to us... That seems like gossip to me...

We don't care.

Some people think partying throughout the week then dragging yourself into church on Sunday is living the Christian life. However, they are truly uneducated. Many times throughout the Bible it talks against drunkeness, fornication-- both things greek life is known for. We're providing an alternative.

See, what really gets me about you guys is that you totally buy into all the Greek stereotypes. If you had joined an NPC or NPHC sorority, I'm confident that you would reevaluate your stance...and I think it's a bit disrespectful to say such things about your mother and aunt's sorority.

FYI, I've had many ops to join a D9 (NPHC) sorority.. being that both my mom and my aunt are in the greek system. I choose not to for the above reasons.

If there is ONE thing I've learned about recruitment in ANY GLO here, D9 or not, it's that your 'ops' to join a sorority doesn't mean anything. No NPHC group would go chasing after someone, and alum doesn't necessarily mean that you're in. So don't act like you chose to go IQH when everyone else wanted you.

As for the Omicron-- yes, it looks exactly like an "o". The line inside of the theta makes it "different". And gets people asking... Again, I need not waste anymore time on this matter. There are more important things to do. But people who want to contribute to our mission and purpose will join and see the truth. We are humble women, who love the Lord, AND who are providing a real alternative to "traditional" greek life. For God's grace we are growing each season. Our lines are getting longer. Praise Him!

Did you know that Theta not only makes a Th sound, but it is usually denoted by an English Q for clarification? Cool, huh?

Why so much talk about such a small org anyway if the people who are getting riled up did not feel threatened?

Because it's a little amusing. You seem to have this GLO that doesn't really have the spirit of other GLOs that I've interacted with [and that would be quite a few, thank you]. While all GLOs are exclusive by nature, few look down on those who choose not to join.

Perhaps a little humility is in order.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by Kelouis75

Now run along... Why waste your time making fun of people when you have important work in the community to do?

RITY?

Recruitment, is this you?

/And your mystery twin, too?

[adpiucf]

Ok, me again....

I'll bite. I think it's great that another non-collegiate community sorority has formed if it filling a niche, which it appears it has. I think that's very good. I don't like the implication on their web site that they are above other GLOs, but I do think the fact that they have chosen Greek letters says a lot: imitation is the highest form of flattery after all. And it appears they're a sisterhood composed of women empowering other women-- a very honorable undertaking not unlike the many other collegiate and community GLO's out there. I think that is great.

For anyone new to Greek Chat, welcome. This is a public message board where people are, for the most part, free to say what they want. If you don't like it, take your ball and go home. That's just how we roll here and it works for 99% of the folks here.

[liveit07]

Heathens? Holier than thou attitudes? Apparently, none of you fully
understand what Christian organizations are about. First of all the
organization, just like the church, are the people that form it. The
organization is Iota Theta Eta.... "ITE" for those that did not
understand. There is a play on letters being that the Theta is
shaped like an O - I owe Him...He died for me so I live for Him"
That is all... there is no deeper explanation. Yes, This is an
organization founded by One person, I am not sure why the criticism
on that note? Anyhow, the founder, as all Christian women do, has a
personal relationship with a Her Lord and Savior. Through prayer and
meditation - which most Christian women do - she had an idea, a
dream, and she went to her Father (heavenly of course) for
permission and confirmation. That is all, that is all the divine
inspiration one needs. It is nothing difficult to understand there.

Unlike some other organizations, ITE is strictly Bible based. This
is a group of women that joined together in the bonds of Christian
Unity to build each other up, empower each other and to support each
other in our faith. That is the Alternative part....It has
absolutely nothing to do with Academics, it is Community Based, it
is not a "be what you want to be", "how you want to be", "when and
where you want to be" type thing. These are women STRIVING to live
for God's purpose. Notice the striving. These women are not holier
than though, nor have that attitude, frankly I can't stand that
either. They can really care less where you are on your PERSONAL
spiritual journey with God as long as you are striving to live for
His purpose. If you fall as we all do, there is now someone to lift
you up. Yes, sometimes you can find this type of thing in our
churches, however, unfortunately the church has more of those holier
than though type attitudes you speak of in this chatroom, than
anyone really wants to deal with. This is not a fake thing. It is
not a you vs me thing, this is a God thing and no one is going to
distract us from this. We are learning more about how we live,
learning more about how we should live and keeping each other
company in Christ through His Word.

There are some of us that have been involved in other Greek Letter
Organizations and to tell you the truth, it has absoluetley nothing
to do with you. No one is dogging anyone out, the way I have seen us
dogged out here. The difference between This organization and many
others, is that we are all about our walks with Christ and
empowering each other to stay on that path.

Oh, as for the chapter names...It is not a Greek thing.... Alpha and
Omega....God is the Alpha and the Omega... the beginning and the
end.... No need to further explain that one...As for the words in
between look them up, if you like, for their biblical reference and
to what they mean.

Our spirituality is not a joke. We can not speak for other Christian
Fraternities and Sororities, because even with them, there will be
differences and similarities. But that does not make us enemies...We
are all Sisters and Brothers in Christ and should love each other
accordingly. Not try to tear each other down for things we don't
undrerstand, nor judge each other. BTW - The reason we are in this
chat room is because someone gave us a heads up that we were being
slammed. So, we came to check it out for ourselves.

Any other information you would like to know, just ask? Nothing is
secretive here. Pics on the website are for our family and friends,
our rituals are open, everything that goes on and is said, you can
read about it in the Holy Bible, doesn't matter what version. There
is nothing for us to hide from or be ashamed to show others. So
anything else on your mind, or perhaps that you don't
understand.. .Please feel free to contact us and ask.