Being a Christian and wanting to become a member of a frat or sorority - Page 2

AngelPhiSig · #16 06-29-2001, 02:40 AM

Okay, let me not get a tiny bit angry, but being Christian and being in a sorority should not conflict at all... if you are turned off by a chapter thats you.... and that chapter. Phi Sigma Sigma was the first sorority to not have a ritual based in scripture, to allow women of all faiths to join in sisterhood. I am proud of that fact. But there are Christian women in my chapter, and some choose to do their own thing for instance, they believe they should drink underage, and if thats their belief, we accept that! I dont mind it one bit, because I really dont drink if Im out. I am a Christian, and I see no problem with the greek system, as long as you are free to do your own thing, and not forced to go anganst your beliefs! I hope this us understandable and not taken the wrong way, its late and I am not in the best state mentally.

<3 Ali

<3We miss you Mike! 10/7/1979 - 6/24/2001<3

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#17 06-29-2001, 05:26 PM

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Originally posted by Tom Earp:
While I cannot speak for ALL GREEK Orgs., most are based on Christian or of some religious philosophy. My Preist (Anglican) was a SN. Did not seem to hurt his beleifs in a Christian life.

You are absolutely right Tom.

phisigQT · #18 06-30-2001, 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by Tom Earp:
While I cannot speak for ALL GREEK Orgs., most are based on Christian or of some religious philosophy.

phi sigma sigma was the first sorority founded in order to allow persons of all faiths to participate in the same greek letter organization. we were fd because 10 friends all wanted to join a sorority but found that they could not join the same one because of differing religious backgounds...just thought i'd mention that...off the soapbox!

AngelPhiSig · #19 06-30-2001, 02:21 AM

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Originally posted by phisigQT:
phi sigma sigma was the first sorority founded in order to allow persons of all faiths to participate in the same greek letter organization. we were fd because 10 friends all wanted to join a sorority but found that they could not join the same one because of differing religious backgounds...just thought i'd mention that...off the soapbox!

ahem... Yah Phi Sig... ahem...

NOT that Im biased or anything!

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Phi Sigma Sigma - Gamma Gamma
Tau Beta Sigma - Delta Omicron

phisigQT · #20 06-30-2001, 05:32 PM

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Originally posted by SilverTurtle:

I think that's definately something to be proud of!

why thank you silver turtle...i am very proud of phi sig!

SilverTurtle · #21 07-01-2001, 12:29 AM

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Originally posted by phisigQT:
phi sigma sigma was the first sorority founded in order to allow persons of all faiths to participate in the same greek letter organization. we were fd because 10 friends all wanted to join a sorority but found that they could not join the same one because of differing religious backgounds...just thought i'd mention that...off the soapbox!

I think that's definately something to be proud of!

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leejihyungrace · #22 11-15-2010, 02:36 AM

I totally agree. I'm in a sorority right now and I never had to compromise my beliefs. Instead my faith got stronger and I got stronger as a person too. As in I learned to resist things which I think is a good aspect. Like I'm known as the girl who doesn't drink and I'm proud of it. Same with one of my other sister she doesn't drink at all being that we both grew up from a christian school all our lives...On top of that she leads a Bible study in our sorority which is pretty awsome! I mean yes we had the shock of our lives when we joined because we saw and heard things out of our little bubble, but I think in the end we got to understand the real world and it's worldly ways. Instead, we're setting an example as Christ commissioned us to be. =]

PiPhiAngel09 · #23 11-15-2010, 03:29 AM

Interesting thread! Thanks for bumping. Although I am not religious, many of my sisters are and have had no problems that I am aware of with Greek Life and Pi Phi conflicting. I think that as long as your morals are a person are established well and your chapter is a true sisterhood or brotherhood, there will always be mutual respect there.

Kevin · #24 11-15-2010, 11:10 AM

This thread is darn near a decade old. Kudos for using the search feature before you started a new thread, but this seems a bit extreme.

DrPhil · #25 11-15-2010, 03:18 PM

Since it was bumped:

Christians shouldn't join GLOs. For instance, Delta worships Fortitude and sacrifices elephants. Why would a Christian want to be in something like that? Only religions other than Christianity worship false gods and sacrifice animals. Quote me on that.

jennyj87 · #26 11-15-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

Since it was bumped:

Christians shouldn't join GLOs. For instance, Delta worships Fortitude and sacrifices elephants. Why would a Christian want to be in something like that? Only religions other than Christianity worship false gods and sacrifice animals. Quote me on that.

I.Love.You.

crusse10 · #27 11-15-2010, 03:56 PM

Holy thread necrophilia, Batman!

PiPhiAngel09 · #28 11-15-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

Christians shouldn't join GLOs. For instance, Delta worships Fortitude and sacrifices elephants. Why would a Christian want to be in something like that? Only religions other than Christianity worship false gods and sacrifice animals. Quote me on that.

hahahahahahaha

phitheta376 · #29 11-24-2010, 02:25 AM

I don't know about other organizations, but most of the symbols and teachings related to Lambda Chi Alpha are based directly on the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ. While a lot of our brothers don't live lives that are especially Christ-like (myself included), anytime I've dealt with a prospect that had an interest in Christianity, I've tried to show him that those ideas are what we're based on. Any Christian that is serious about turning ideas into action should at least be open to the idea of going Greek - while not everyone will share your ideas and attitudes about morality, the philanthropies, the charity work, and the acts associated with being a true brother are the most "Christ-like" activities you'll find in any collegiate organization. And yeah, at least on my campus that includes ones with overtly religious themes.

33girl · #30 11-24-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by phitheta376

I don't know about other organizations, but most of the symbols and teachings related to Lambda Chi Alpha are based directly on the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ. While a lot of our brothers don't live lives that are especially Christ-like (myself included), anytime I've dealt with a prospect that had an interest in Christianity, I've tried to show him that those ideas are what we're based on. Any Christian that is serious about turning ideas into action should at least be open to the idea of going Greek - while not everyone will share your ideas and attitudes about morality, the philanthropies, the charity work, and the acts associated with being a true brother are the most "Christ-like" activities you'll find in any collegiate organization. And yeah, at least on my campus that includes ones with overtly religious themes.

What if you have a prospective member who isn't Christian? Is he welcomed as well?

You can espouse "Christian ideals" without being a professed Christian (the same as you can shout about how much of a Christian you are and really not follow Christian ideals).