College students and Faith in God? Is Faith the new greek life?

Question

Hi everyone, The new buzz out there is that college students are turning to thier faith in God rather than the Greek life, this seems like a wonderful thing! What are your thoughts on faith in youth and younger generations?

I in no way meant to infer that there is anything wrong with Greek life, I myself am a member of Alpha Phi. I was just wondering what people's thoughts are on the change between those joining the Greeks and those turning to their faith. I believe that there can be a great blending of the two and in the end it will still be an awesome and amazing work of God. In response to some answers, it may be true that educated individuals are less likely to believe in God, but if that is how and what one bases a life off then I say there are several things in life that such an individual needs to rethink. There is more to life than education, professions and money.
As for those non-educated. Some answers are contradicting as Republicans have been known to be the most highly educated party in the world. If such a high level of republicans believe, than how is it so few uneducated Christians exist? Up until recently Republicans were the majority party.

Answer 1

If what you've said is true then I'm glad its happening ClassyOne. I have always thought that the whole Greek thing was just another way to separate people and pit people against one another with all the rivalry that exists between Greek organizations. Faith in God, who is Love, is the best way to bring people together in my opinion. God bless the young people who have chosen God over greeks.

Answer 2

I am a Christian. And a pastor. And a Life-Loyal alumnus of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Our Badge (not a "pin") is a Cross. A White Cross. Get it?? ;-)

"Greek life" as you call it KEEPS many people in their faith. They are not necessarily at "cross" purposes. (Forgive the pun)

Answer 3

I began to go to Church when I went to college. I believe that I was looking for what everyone is (including those who look toward Greek life), a place to belong....Some will find more meaning than just a "new family" or a "home away from home" and they will stay, others will leave as soon as they feel comfortable in their new environment....

Answer 4

Just a different form of paganism...
Organized religion: The world's largest pyramid scheme. ~ Bernard Katz

Answer 5

I think you have your facts wrong. The more educated a person, the less likely they are to believe in god.

The level of belief is generally highest among people without a college education and lowest among those with postgraduate degrees.

* The 90% of adults who believe in God include 93% of women, 96% of African-Americans and 93% of Republicans but only 86% of men, 85% of those with postgraduate degrees, and 87% of political independents.
* The 84% of those who believe in the survival of the soul after death include 89% of women but only 78% of men, 86% of those without a college degree but only 78% of those with postgraduate degrees.
* The 84% of the public who believe in miracles falls to 72% among those with postgraduate degrees, and rises to 90% among women and 90% among African-Americans.
* The 82% who believe in heaven includes 89% of women but only 75% of men and falls to 71% among people aged 25 to 29 and those with postgraduate degrees.

Answer 6

It is creepy. You are closing your mind at the exact time you should be skeptical. You can be religious the rest of your life, especially when you have kids. College is not the time for it.

Answer 7

It's a waste of time and it encourages schyzophrenic mental disorder. They should seek psychological treatment .

Ramen !

Answer 8

yes it's a great thing