A Message to the Black Greek

Black Greek Fraternities and Sororities have been an important part of our society. They have done critical work in our communities and continue to be a valuable part of black culture. I admire their commitment to community service and their visible love for one another.

I would like to issue a challenge to my Greek brothers and sisters in Christ. What good could be accomplished if you represented Christ with the same fervor and tenacity that you represent and defend your precious fraternities and sororities? What mighty works could be done in the name of Christ if every Christian Black Greek (notice Christian came first, that is not an accident) could quote scripture with the same speed that they can rattle off the names of their founders, or recite their Greek poems, or sing their Greek songs. How many lives would be changed if our Christian Black Greeks would wear Christian T Shirts with the same regularity and pride that they display their Fraternity letters? Some Greeks have gone so far as to get branded or tattooed with their fraternity logo, I wonder if they would be so bold as to get branded with a cross? What would be the impact on our community if Christian Black Greeks would work as hard in church as they do for their fraternal organizations?

If you are a Christian then you are a new creature, and your purpose is to glorify God. You understand that Jesus has called his followers to suffer and even die for his sake. You have accepted the gift of salvation and all of the responsibilities that come with it. You have knowledge that as Christians we are to be separated from worldly, carnal lusts and practices.

My Christian Black Greek friends, have you examined your relationship with Christ through the lens of your fraternity or sorority? Have you relaxed your Christian standards so you can 'fit in' with your fraternity brothers or sisters? Is it more important to you to be Christian or Greek? Can you do both well, and never have one conflict with the other? Have you done things with your fraternity brothers or sisters that can be considered less than Christian? The bible admonishes us to examine ourselves to see if we are really in the faith. Use these questions for self reflection. If this post makes you angry, that is not the intent. The intent is to not have my brothers and sisters ignorant of what they may not be able to see. If you cannot say amen, you can always say 'ouch'.