Where Raucous Is the Norm, Bible Study

[SOM]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I had a very, very negative reaction to that article this morning. It makes me sick.

Since you did not provide any explanation to your reaction, hard to understand causes or reasons.

I did not enjoy parts of it either because the story shows how the actions of a few members of GLO's impact the rest of us. And I am not referring to the actions of those in the story.

I am referring to those who do not understand Risk Management and proper behavior.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by SOM

I did not enjoy parts of it either because the story shows how the actions of a few members of GLO's impact the rest of us.

It isn't a "few" so people need to stop pretending that it is because that's as extreme as saying "all."

More accurately, "some" and even "many" do those things but "the average" doesn't; and I'm talking across the nation and across councils, conferences, and GLOs.

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Moreover, I have yet to see proof that even the craziest GLOer is crazier than the craziest nonGreek college student. GLOs just provide an additional context for college students who are looking for the opportunity to act carefree and crazy. Not all of us were like that as college students but we certainly knew those who were.

I also compare the humor of this article to when I read about A.C. Green. He was considered a good guy when it comes to the NBA. Danny Ainge, as well. Why would they want to be a part of the NBA, which is known for hard partying, alcohol and hazing violations (yes, they haze), and casual sex? Could it be that they saw a larger goal and something greater to be gained? Duhhhhhhhhhhh.

[SOM]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

It isn't a "few" so people need to stop pretending that it is because that's as extreme as saying "all."

More accurately, "some" and even "many" do those things but "the average" doesn't; and I'm talking across the nation and across councils, conferences, and GLOs.

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Moreover, I have yet to see proof that even the craziest GLOer is crazier than the craziest nonGreek college student. GLOs just provide an additional context for college students who are looking for the opportunity to act carefree and crazy. Not all of us were like that as college students but we certainly knew those who were.

I also compare the humor of this article to when I read about A.C. Green. He was considered a good guy when it comes to the NBA. Danny Ainge, as well. Why would they want to be a part of the NBA, which is known for hard partying, alcohol and hazing violations (yes, they haze), and casual sex? Could it be that they saw a larger goal and something greater to be gained? Duhhhhhhhhhhh.

I may have not presented my case all too well DrPhil-For the most part, I do agree with you.
And as you point out, all kinds of living and social groups do crazy, stupid, dumb things. However if something of that nature happens in Todd Hall or Jones Dorm it just does not get written up anywhere.
It will get written up, it will get coverage if it happens in a national named group. And it will be covered even more so if something really bad comes out if their actions or deeds.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by SOM

I may have not presented my case all too well DrPhil-For the most part, I do agree with you.
And as you point out, all kinds of living and social groups do crazy, stupid, dumb things. However if something of that nature happens in Todd Hall or Jones Dorm it just does not get written up anywhere.
It will get written up, it will get coverage if it happens in a national named group. And it will be covered even more so if something really bad comes out if their actions or deeds.

True.

But where was the justification here for referring to all members of the Greek community as "sinners?"

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

True.

But where was the justification here for referring to all members of the Greek community as "sinners?"

Don't act brand new. You know we all killed a goat, snorted some goat cheese, got high off of goat milk and praised Pan the god just this morning!

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Don't act brand new. You know we all killed a goat, snorted some goat cheese, got high off of goat milk and praised Pan the god just this morning!

Shh... no one's supposed to know!

Don't tell them that we made the new members clean it up, either...

[DrPhil]

InterVarsity depends on the people on the campus. There are InterVarsity chapters on some religiously and spiritually diverse campuses that will send out an email but not force the issue on those who don't want to attend the programs. That's how it should be.