Joining an organization and not being religious

[Siobhan]

Alpha Chi Girl,

While DPhiE was founded by Jewish women its basis is non-sectarian. There are a couple of chapters that are still strictly Jewish but the rest practice the ideals behind being a non-sectarian organization. My chapter was Jewish in the 40's but as times changed so did the chapter. Today we are the most multicultural sorority on my campus (reflecting the non-sectarian base), as are many other chapters of DPhiE.

[mwedzi]

Thank you all for your replies. Actually, I was just asking to find out what it was like for all of you, not to know if I, personally, could join. I joined AST 6 years ago (where did that time go?), so I know what it is like in my own sorority. I was just curious because I saw so many references to god. Anyhow, thank you all for taking the time to reply.

[AlphaChiGirl]

Originally posted by PnguinTrax:
One of the large Ivy League universities posted on their Greek Life website things that a potential member could expect during ritual, so that a member would know in advance if there was anything they might find objectionable. In the BGLO listing it stated that membership in AKA requires you to believe in Jesus Christ.

Barb, which school was this?

[PenguinTrax]

Originally posted by AlphaChiGirl:
Barb, which school was this?

To be honest, I don't remember. Like I said, it was over a year ago that I found it. If I have time, I'll dig around and see what I can find out. It may have been MIT or something...I'll let you know.

Barb

[SoCalGirl]

mwedzi-

My chapter has Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, and a couple sisters dable in Paganism. I've discussed with several of them before whether the relgious overtones are problem. For the most part they told me that they do feel uncomfortable about it at times. But they still get meaning from it. They also still love and appreciate it because it meant enough to our founders to include it.

[Gina_lynn]

I would never (knowingly) admit a non-christian into my chapter for one very simple reason. It would make that person a liar on an almost regular basis. I'm not just talking "wouldn't enjoy the ritual", but a flat out liar. I've been asked by Delta wannabes about this very thing (because they know that I'm very active in my church and the religous community). I don't particulary care if you are a particular denomination, but I would HAVE to wonder about someone who would want to be a Delta at the risk of saying you believe something that you don't. What is it that you REALLY want to do?

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If you can't raise conciousness, at least raise hell!--Rita Mae Brown

[SkeeBunny]

As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., I reiterate what others have already said:

Originally posted by Finer Woman10-A-91:

None of the NPHC organizations discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sexual orientation or any of those othe nasty discriminating factors.

We don't discriminate now, nor have we ever. Barb, I'm also curious to know where you saw that information. As for the Soror who confirmed your theory, she was totally wrong and I hope she is not passing that information on to others.



[This message has been edited by SkeeBunny (edited July 07, 2000).]

[trini_girl]

Hello,
I'm a Seventh-Day Adventist interested in the DST organization. Observing some of the rushes in the past, I've noticed that most of the them took place on Friday nights or Saturdays, which in my religion Friday sunset to Saturday sunset is the Sabbath. Between these hours, that is my time of worship. Would DST be considerate of my religious practice? I would greatly appreciate your advice.

Originally posted by Gina_lynn:
I would never (knowingly) admit a non-christian into my chapter for one very simple reason. It would make that person a liar on an almost regular basis. I'm not just talking "wouldn't enjoy the ritual", but a flat out liar. I've been asked by Delta wannabes about this very thing (because they know that I'm very active in my church and the religous community). I don't particulary care if you are a particular denomination, but I would HAVE to wonder about someone who would want to be a Delta at the risk of saying you believe something that you don't. What is it that you REALLY want to do?