I didn't MIP, I pleadged.

The rituals have been revised over the many years. When I pledged, I didn't just go through my materials, but those of very old Sorors who keep up with history through the years. I sat at the feet of many and absorbed much from older Sorors who were and are very active. Much has been taken out of the handbooks with the intake process, because a lot of things are simply illegal now due to hazing laws.

I have been somewhat misquoted here, so I will go into more details. There had been heated debates on men who have changed their sex attempting to pledge sororities. The issue at the NP-HC conference was regarding Iota Phi Theta's entrance into the NP-HC. Many wanted it to stay the Great Eight, and I was one of them for several reasons. Many old heads were concerned about if we allowed one org to enter NP-HC that we would have to allow others. There have been other "types" of orgs that have attempted membership under the NP-HC umbrella. Discussions then went on to state that men posing as women had been aggressively attempting to get into sororities, and sororities were having a harder time fighting them off. To my shock and dismay, some Greeks were for it, because as you know there are many homosexuals in greekdom. And because the orgs are non-profit, there was allegedly some issue regarding us being as exclusive to even a man with women's parts. I don't recall saying that men have become sorority members, but I do know that some are trying HARD.

There absolutely have been cases with individual chapters that have altered the handbook's ceremonies to "include" sorors of other religions or the lack thereof. As I have posted, I was a regional officer for Zeta and NP-HC. I was very active, and traveled often. I participated in many ceremonies and started Zeta and NP-HC chapters in many states.

As far as the Zeta funeral, ok you got me on the verbage - but I have participated in ZPBS "homegoings" so we all know what's up on that. Most orgs call it some form of Omega chapter.

I have been away for a while. I didn't know that I had become the topic of discussion. And yes, I do consider myself a Soror to those that are Christians, even if they have not denounced. It is an endearing term for me because it simply means that these women are sisters. No Soror turned their back on me because of my denouncing, because they KNEW I was a REAL ZETA. I was a true sister. I love hard and fought harder for my Sorors. I believed in what ZPBS stood for and many of the programs I implemented in chapters still go on.

But God is real. The Word is real and there is no way around it. And I, a wretched sinner who was guilty as charged was called out by the Lord to suffer the inconvenience that comes with professing that these things at there very best cannot compete with God. And you are lying to yourself if you think that it's not a competition. There is a war going on Saints of God.

Forget what anyone on these posts has said, including me. I am human and fallible. BUT DON'T DENY THE GREAT I AM. He said, “come and I will teach you ALL things!" I let Him burn me through and through and my Greek affiliation was one of the things that He pulled me to the carpet on.

I am not here to offend, but I do know that God's ultimate truth is offensive, especially to us Christian folks sometimes. It used to and still does offend me sometimes, and it IS a struggle for me to deny myself and take up HIS cross. But, Lord please continue to shine a light on my soul, and if there is anything that shouldn't be - take it away, Lord. Strengthen me. I want to be right, wanna be saved, and I wanna be whole

. I can think of 4 ministers off the top of my head in the area who live according to His teachings and have not renounced their memberships; 2 are Alphas, 1 is a Kappa, and 1 is an Omega.
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Some preach, some teach, but remember: some were called, were sent, and some just went.

Also, remember: we are fine and well in the Lord until He reveals things that we don't want to deal with. Then we don't hear that part and if we do then we justify and compromise what we heard. Just b/c they're preachers and BGLO members doesn't mean that they are right--it also doesn't mean that they are real.

But its also not our place to try to figure out if they are real or not just because they said or did something we dont agree with. As Christians we sure are quick to question a ministers call into the ministry based on OUR criteria.

Doesn't the Bible say to test every spirit? I John 4:1 If DST or the Christians members had the courage to do this to their spiritual leader they would find out that she no longer needs to be their national chaplain. Unless she has changed her beliefs on sexual sins being okay.

And when we test the spirit we don't go based on OUR criteria but based on the Holy Word of God--how else can we judge righteously. John 7:24 and John 5:30 (we can make jugements not based on personal or envious views by jealousy or personal gain, but godly views for a RIGHTeous judgment for God's glory)

God bless