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Old 02-10-2015, 03:59 PM
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I'm thrilled to see the responses to my post above. It's my honest opinion that discrimation of any kind shouldn't be tolerated, by a national organization or an individual chapter.

And yes, I said in my experience, I've never seen another women's Greek org make a judgement on a PNM based on their religion. I should have also noted that I went through rush with in the last 10 years, but have worked with members of multiple GLOs all over the country in an advisory capacity regarding recruitment issues. I have not experienced recruitment at all schools in all states or countries with Greek Organizations over multiple times during the last 50 years, and I can only know what I've learned from my own experience.
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Old 02-10-2015, 04:12 PM
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I'm thrilled to see the responses to my post above. It's my honest opinion that discrimation of any kind shouldn't be tolerated, by a national organization or an individual chapter.

And yes, I said in my experience, I've never seen another women's Greek org make a judgement on a PNM based on their religion. I should have also noted that I went through rush with in the last 10 years, but have worked with members of multiple GLOs all over the country in an advisory capacity regarding recruitment issues. I have not experienced recruitment at all schools in all states or countries with Greek Organizations over multiple times during the last 50 years, and I can only know what I've learned from my own experience.
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Old 02-10-2015, 04:23 PM
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Old 02-10-2015, 04:17 PM
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I'm thrilled to see the responses to my post above. It's my honest opinion that discrimation of any kind shouldn't be tolerated, by a national organization or an individual chapter.
Membership selection = discrimination. No way around it, for any group, unless you plan to bid everyone.
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Old 02-10-2015, 04:25 PM
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Considering there have been first hand accounts on GC of chapters praying over PNMs (and no mention of their "Christian identity" anywhere in anything related to them) I'd say more than one group's got issues, if indeed there are issues.
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Old 02-10-2015, 09:41 PM
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Considering there have been first hand accounts on GC of chapters praying over PNMs (and no mention of their "Christian identity" anywhere in anything related to them) I'd say more than one group's got issues, if indeed there are issues.
A number of sororities have "Christian identity"

Alpha Delta Pi: "...exemplifying the highest ideals of Christian womanhood."

Alpha Sigma Alpha: "It is represented through our exemplar Christ..."

Chi Omega: "'Hellenic Culture and Christian Ideals' This statement summarizes the foundation of Chi Omega. Our members recognize the efforts and enlightenment of the Greek world and they strive to uphold the values of a Judeo Christian lifestyle."

Delta Delta Delta: "After learning of the Christian principles and aims of Tri Delta..."

Kappa Delta: "... was founded on the Christian principles of truth, honor and beauty of the soul."

Pi Beta Phi: “The debate is over whether or not Pi Beta Phi is a religious Fraternity, or more specifically, a Christian fraternity. Answers vary depending whom you ask. The Fraternity was created by Christian women and based on Christian values, but...Being a Christian has never been a requirement to become a member of Pi Beta Phi.”

Phi Mu: "was started in 1852 by three Christian women...Their creed states..." "...God as a protector and guide of us all...reverence God as our Maker, striving to serve Him in all things."

Theta Phi Alpha: "Theta Phi Alpha was originally founded to offer Catholic women the experience of sorority life..."
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Old 02-10-2015, 09:51 PM
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No, no, no, no, no.

I am a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha and while it's true Christ is one of our four exemplars, the other three are St Valentine (Catholic), King Asa (Jewish) and Hermes (Greek God).

The title of exemplar means we value various of their qualities, not that our members need to practice their particular religion.

I'll let members of the other groups read you on why your concept is super flawed.
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Old 02-10-2015, 08:08 PM
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I'm thrilled to see the responses to my post above. It's my honest opinion that discrimation of any kind shouldn't be tolerated, by a national organization or an individual chapter.
As DeltaBetaBaby says, unless a GLO gives a bid to every person who wants one, they are discriminating.

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And yes, I said in my experience, I've never seen another women's Greek org make a judgement on a PNM based on their religion. I should have also noted that I went through rush with in the last 10 years, but have worked with members of multiple GLOs all over the country in an advisory capacity regarding recruitment issues.
Care to elaborate? How many GLOs? Which ones? In what capacity?

And while you're at it, what first hand experience do you have with AEPhi and its recruitment policies and practices? Because if you're relying on what others have told you—including what they've told you about recruitment decisions—that's hearsay, not your own experience.
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