What Do I Say?

[DubaiSis]

Based on the age of most of the NPC sororities, it should be no surprise that there is a religious element to their rituals. As far as getting through that, standing quietly while not reciting the part in question seems to be an acceptable response.

As far as how to address the issue, religion falls in with money, men and politics - it's not good rush conversation. I certainly wouldn't lie and I wouldn't even side-step the issue if it comes up, but I wouldn't invite the conversation. Even among Christians in the most commonly accepted American terms there would be HUGE disagreement on what that means. So you're a Christian. Are you Christian ENOUGH? I was raised Catholic and even while I was a believer that wasn't Christian ENOUGH for some of my friends. I was astounded to learn that Catholics aren't Christians. But that's a discussion for another day. In short, don't talk about religion during rush. If it comes up, express your opinion and gently try to change the conversation. If you make a rush crush and it's an issue that is really grating on you, then you should address it before rush is over. And feel free to not pledge any chapters that require a weekly attendance at any religious service. That is almost certainly not a part of the national sorority policy. But like Carnation said, it's not for you to change their traditions if it's working for them.