Local christian sorority

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by PhotoBug

Being a Christian sorority/fraternity is not enough. You will need to decide what KIND of Christian sorority you want to be.

For example, will Christians who do not believe in the concept of the trinity/triune God be welcomed? What about those who believe that the only way to prove one's salvation is through speaking in tongues? Will Messianic Jews be welcome? Mormons? Jehovah's Witnesses? Catholics? What about Christians who don't go to church or tithe?

My point is that there are MANY Christian sects, all of which believe differently, and some even have their OWN bibles and other scriptures. If you're going to create a Christian sorority, you'll need to decide what beliefs are acceptable/unacceptable for your sorority and then create a doctrinal statement so that your sorority's theological position is clear.

How knowledgeable are you about other Christian groups besides your own? If you're not too familiar, how are you going to develop policies, rituals, ceremonies etc that aren't going to be offensive to members of Christian sects/groups different from your own?

Those are just some things that need to be considered on top of all the stuff Senusret I told you. It's a lot to do and if it's not handled correctly, you could end up with a bunch of hurting (and possibly spiritually abused) women and a huge mess.

Just some food for thought.

That is so deep. I never even considered the Theological implications.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by PhotoBug

Being a Christian sorority/fraternity is not enough. You will need to decide what KIND of Christian sorority you want to be.

For example, will Christians who do not believe in the concept of the trinity/triune God be welcomed? What about those who believe that the only way to prove one's salvation is through speaking in tongues? Will Messianic Jews be welcome? Mormons? Jehovah's Witnesses? Catholics? What about Christians who don't go to church or tithe?

My point is that there are MANY Christian sects, all of which believe differently, and some even have their OWN bibles and other scriptures. If you're going to create a Christian sorority, you'll need to decide what beliefs are acceptable/unacceptable for your sorority and then create a doctrinal statement so that your sorority's theological position is clear.

How knowledgeable are you about other Christian groups besides your own? If you're not too familiar, how are you going to develop policies, rituals, ceremonies etc that aren't going to be offensive to members of Christian sects/groups different from your own?

Those are just some things that need to be considered on top of all the stuff Senusret I told you. It's a lot to do and if it's not handled correctly, you could end up with a bunch of hurting (and possibly spiritually abused) women and a huge mess.

Just some food for thought.

Originally Posted by Senusret I

That is so deep. I never even considered the Theological implications.

Like minds typically gravitate toward one another. If you look at the existing Christian sororities, you can identify the theological leanings of the members. From personal experience, looking into the many, MANY Christian sororities out there, I have yet to find one that encompasses everything I would look for in such an organization.

If I had to put my finger on the problem, I would say that there is no presently existing Christian sorority that I can mesh with in terms of the filioque clause, biblical inerrancy, AND the importance of works in the process of theosis. These aren't my only issues, but are certainly biggies.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

If I had to put my finger on the problem, I would say that there is no presently existing Christian sorority that I can mesh with in terms of the filioque clause, biblical inerrancy, AND the importance of works in the process of theosis.

I love it when you talk about the filioque clause and theosis.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I love it when you talk about the filioque clause and theosis.

lol

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Do not call yourself "soror" until you are a member of a GLO that uses "soror."

iChuckled at your revision of her sn.

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

You Orthodox are so picky.

ETA: Actually on a more serious note, with the population of Orthodox Christianity (both Eastern and Oriental) increasing, it might just happen that a sorority is found on those ideals.

The first thought that popped into my head is that Orthodox Christians don't seem to get along well, not to mention how closed off the communities can be. I know there are Orthodox women in sororities, including existing Christian sororities, but I'd be surprised if they're as critical as I am about the theological underpinnings of their orgs.

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

Which lends itself to begging the original rebuttal question: why the need for another Christian GLO?

Not all Christians would be "at home" in any of the existing Christian organizations. There's always room to grow, but only the viable orgs with strong foundations will ultimately survive.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

If I had to put my finger on the problem, I would say that there is no presently existing Christian sorority that I can mesh with in terms of the filioque clause, biblical inerrancy, AND the importance of works in the process of theosis. These aren't my only issues, but are certainly biggies.

You Orthodox are so picky.

ETA: Actually on a more serious note, with the population of Orthodox Christianity (both Eastern and Oriental) increasing, it might just happen that a sorority is found on those ideals.

[KAPital PHINUst]

Funny this thread started when it did, because this week/weekend is the annual United Council of Christian Fraternities and Sororities conference, a Greek Council comprised of Christian Fraternities and sororities, if you will.

One of the tweets I received from a member of Delta Psi Epsilon was a quote made not two hours ago that echoed a lot of replies made in this thread:

"There has been an unprecedented increase in startups of Christian fraternities and sororities in the past five years". ~UCCFS Chairman Brown

Which lends itself to begging the original rebuttal question: why the need for another Christian GLO?

Just my thoughts.