12/11/2023 0 Comments Ask pastor john fraternitiesI had accomplished a lot of what could be accomplished in the organization on the undergraduate level, represented my chapter well, and had a professionally satisfying undergraduate experience. As a matter of fact, by most peoples’ thoughts, I was probably on a fast track to being a highly visible leader in the organization. I am not a bitter person who did not get into a fraternity or sorority. While yet others operate in ignorance and make sweeping generalizations with innuendos and fear tactics, not based in love, that does not help anyone. Others were initiated and then turned bitter towards their experience and/or towards their “brothers and sisters”. I have read many people who write about this topic and they internally are bitter because in their past they wanted to pledge and was not granted “access”. I say that so that you can get an idea of my motive for writing. If you read Roland Martin, you should also try to understand his motive for the writing. If you read Glenn Beck and you want to know why he’s writing the way that he rights, and then research his apparent motive. It provides greater insight into the motive and mission of their writing. When you read something, you should know the lens of which the author has. I believe it is important to understand the perspective by which a person writes an editorial-like this one. It provided a professional context that allowed me to network, provide growth in areas that a formal education doesn’t equip you for, and equipped me with some professional and social skills in which I still utilize today. I also want to say, contrary to many people that totally demonize fraternities and sororities or even individuals that denounce/renounce them, who say that there is nothing good about fraternities and sororities, while in college my fraternity helped me. There is a difference between Him being Savior and being Lord (another topic for another time). If you haven’t grown over the years, you’re in trouble too!) Anything connected to God grows and develops, and as such, all of us should be striving to grow in the knowledge and understanding of our Savior, Jesus Christ to the point that He becomes Lord of our life. I want to also begin by saying that I am at a different place in terms of my spiritual maturity now than I was when I pledged a fraternity in college (If I were in the same place spiritually as I was then, I’d be in trouble. I can only talk from my experiences and my growing understanding of God’s word. As a matter of fact, many of the answers I’m still hunting for. I will readily share with you that I don’t believe I know everything that there is to know about all of the subjects (and accessory areas like spiritual warfare, Greek mythology, psychology, etc.) that arise regarding this subject. And in so doing, also provide some insight into how we as disciples of Christ, Christians, can work to become more like Him. I believe that there are so many imbalanced perspectives out there. You’ll need about 10-15 minutes to read…)įrom my perspective, I wanted to provide a balanced answer to the question. I am always amazed at how much this question generates comments and thoughts when it is brought up. Below, albeit long, is my attempt to offer some insight to the discussion. I’d love to hear from you! EDITORIAL It’s an age old question that many have debated for years. Every so often this question seems to resurface is a resounding fashion. I wrote this Editorial over 10 years ago. Should Christians Be Involved in Fraternities & Sororities?
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