I was doing some research on black greek letter organizatons and came across a forum where someone was saying that they lefy Delta Sigma Theta because of religion and what Delta really stand for and so on, I dont think she knows what she is talking about but if anyone could give me some more insight I would really appreciate it.
2007-01-20 05:31:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
DST is founded on Christian principles. People who leave for religious reasons usually have agreed with an interpretation of the Bible that would not allow them to be part of any organization that has secret rituals. DST does not worship any gods or idols and you can be a member of any religion and still be a member of DST.
2007-01-24 01:19:30 · answer #1 · answered by diva1913 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best I could come up with, is that it appears to be tied to the Catholic Church.
Realizing this critical health issue, in 1955, Delta Sigma Theta began making plans and laying the groundwork to establish a maternity hospital in the east African country of Kenya. The plans for a facility came to fruition in the early 1960s when Delta made a major donation to help finance the construction of the Thika Maternity Hospital in Thika, Kenya, which is now named Mary Help of the Sick Missions Hospital. The first hospital to open after Kenya gained its independence, Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital continues to be operated by the missionary sisters of the Holy Rosary.
But that's from wiki, so keep it in mind.
2007-01-20 05:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by Haiku Hanna 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I unfortunately do not have a full answer for this, but a co-worker of mine actually does presentations at churches about greek organizations and secret societies. He discusses how many of the pledges made and practices done by pledges are anti-God. I am not greek, but he is an Alpha who denounced his letters when he truly got saved. He examines many black greek organizations and the free masons. Most of the information he has is given to him by people who have pledged.
It was shocking to see how many of the pledges made are directly yanked out of the Word of God and the significance of Jesus' salvation is supplanted with some self righteous indoctrination. For example, one might say that by coming into an organization, they are the light of the world. But Jesus tells us that He is the Light of the world. The presentation is heavily based on the biblical basis of the power of the tongue. Also in alluding to Leviticus 5:4-6, it talks about the ruling of Mosaic Law on taking oaths and the way to be cleansed from wrongful ones.
I wish I knew the entire context better, but what is seen in the Old testament often is the power of oaths and covenants. There is a pledge, whether it is between two men or God and man, and it is bound by some sort of sacrifice. That is to show how binding the covenant or pledge is. The gravity of words when it comes to such a thing is very serious in the eyes of God. God always honors his covenants when obedience is given from us. If we are pledging something contrary to the covenant with God, how can we expect to receive his full blessing?
Not sure what that person is going through, but if they are knowledgeable about the Scriptures, there may have been some conflict between what they believed and what they were pledging.
You may want to try Amazon for books involving greek organizations and spirituality.
2007-01-22 18:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by hp 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason to leave for religious reasons. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is founded on christian principles, yet no specific religion is forced upon members or required for membership. I know many female pastors and wives of pastors that are members of the sorority. However, I know a person that quit for religious reasons, she told me it was only because she felt she was not using her time efficiently as an undergrad and was focusing more on the sorority than on God. So in order to clear her schedule, she quit. However, that was a personal thing for her, the president of our gospel choir and the president of our christian club are both members of the sorority and they are able to manage their time and still give their all to God.
2007-01-23 16:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by biracial 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably pressure from religious family!
2007-01-20 05:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Informed 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
research it more ..
LH
2007-01-20 05:34:56 · answer #6 · answered by Sweetness 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋