In the videos below, a sister from Set Free Indeed shares her own personal testimony of involvement in the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) organization. This testimony addresses her struggle to reconcile her faith in Christ with her experiences as an AKA, including:
- Becoming initiated into the AKA organization
- The conflict of being a born again Christian while belonging to AKA
- The deliverance God brought her through to renounce this association.
However, as a Christian, I am completely dedicated to exposing works of darkness, especially those hidden works which try to portray themselves as vessels of light (II Corinthians 11:14-15). The question is not whether there is some "good" about Greek organizations, but about whether the principles which undergird them - and participation in them - are congruent with a life in Christ.
The Word of the Lord
"And thou shalt love the LORD THE GOD with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment." Mark 12:30
"And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up." Deuteronomy 6:5-7
AKA Sorority Pledge
To thee, O Alpha Kappa Alpha, we pledge our hearts, our minds, our strength, to foster thy teachings, obey thy laws, and make thee supreme in service to all mankind. O Alpha Kappa Alpha, we greet thee!
If there is anything which pulls at or divides our affections away from the Lord, it is evil. May we never be a defender of anything that calls us to give to others what Christ says must be given to God alone.
The purpose of this article is not to divulge all the secrets of the initiation rites or sisterhood. It is to pull back the public image of these organizations to see what is really going on AND what God has to say in the matter. It is hoped that this sister's testimony might prick the heart of others who may also desire to serve the Lord with their whole hearts.
More of Simone's videos in this series will be added as she posts them.
26 comments:
As a very proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, I can say unequivocally that any educated woman, graced with membership into our esteemed organization would never equate the oath we pledge to AKA with that which we give to our Lord Jesus Christ. This author is conflating two completely separate issues. 'Sounds like another GDI who knows nothing about what it means to be Greek.
Hi Anonymous,
As an ever thankful member of the Body of Christ, who has experienced the grace of Jesus Christ through no merit of my own, I can also say unequivocally that no organization in line with Christ would ever request such an oath.
Again, this is the first and last comment I will approve simply singing the praises of these organizations. If someone has actual feedback or questions based on the word of God, then I am happy to hear them. Otherwise, I would simply encourage you to move on.
May those with ears to hear, hear God's words and heart in this matter, for that is the position from which this young woman shares her testimony.
To truly be a Christian, we cannot claim faith in God but leave certain aspects of our lives "our own". A true Christian must give his/her whole life to Him alone. This is our reasonable service (Romans 12:1).
A perspective that we can "completely separate" part of our life for God and another part to something else is the essence of idolatry. This is precisely why God tells us that He wants our whole hearts.
Such idolatry reveals itself in a "pride" that leads one to defend the idol while at the same time disgracing the Lord. How? By using the Lord's name in vain (i.e. "GDI").
Our pride in the flesh will always show forth our true allegiance, because we cannot serve two masters. We will always love one and hate the other. We will break God's commands - and justify doing so - in order to defend the idol. This is true for every type of idolatry, Greek or otherwise.
I have nothing against those in Greek organizations. don't care whether people join Greek organizations or not. I do have a heart however for those who desire to belong to the Lord. I encourage all those who would name the name of Christ to seek Him in this matter.
I very badly wanted to pledge a sorority in college but I was hung up on whether Christians should pledge. After talking to Greeks and non-Greeks who were close to me I decided to research these organizations on my own. I literally spent hours in the library and I came to understand that the root of these organizations and their ritual is based on Freemasonry and witchcraft.
I was clearly still enamoured with the world and not committed to the Lord but He was drawing me closer to Himself. I could not reconcile what I came to know about these organizations with what the Word of God said.
He also showed me that my desire to join a sorority was based on a need to belong and be approved by people due to a spirit of rejection. He accepts us in the Beloved therefore we are not to look for the approval of men. This too is idolatry.
As Simone alludes to in her video, those who are born again WILL be led by the Spirit if they yield and submit to His guidance.
I praise God for Simone and others who stand for truth with their testimonies and pray that those who have an ear will be blessed in their obedience to the Word of God.
Hi Niomi,
I really believe that is what it boils down to. Will we yield and submit to God or will we choose our own gods (idols) instead?
I know that God is faithful to lead us and that He gives us the grace and strength to follow.
I too appreciate Him revealing to us more and more what it truly means to belong to Him. It is not always easy to deal with idols as He puts His finger on them in our lives, but such is the path to our freedom in Christ. By His truth, He is making us free and to that I say, "Thank you God!"
Latter Days you don't even know how timely this article was/is.
Thank you for a great blog all in all.
Niomi I would LOVE to have your research notes on the roots of this being in freemasonry & witchcraft. Glad you posted.
And I would like to kindly and strongly exhort Simone to "denounce this evil". When asked if she did she said she didn't have to because AKA denounced her. That's all good but she really needs to take the "final step" and denounce it. Not only for herself but for a public testimony.
God Bless!
Hi Final Step,
Simone speaks about this in her latest video, which I just added to the series listed above.
God Bless!
Please take down the pledge!! this is private information that does not need to be shared with the public. Thank you!
Hello Anonymous,
"For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad. If any man have ears to hear, let him hear." Mark 4:22-23
Thank you Lord Jesus! When I asked the Lord about my membership in a sorority- He pointed me right to the pledge you posted! Confirmation!
When I was in undergrad I was a professing Christian, yet I was deep in sin and denial of Christ.
I wanted so badly to be in a greek organization (Zeta Phi Beta). I wanted to belong so badly that I didn't heed the voice of the Holy Spirit, or scriptures that let me know that this was not for me if I wanted to follow Christ.
I ended up 'on line' and witnessed some things that showed me that these organizations don't follow Christ and are NOT of God.
They are really big about keeping their secrets, but if what you are doing is good and pure then there is no need to hide it.
I thank God that I wasn't allowed to finish because at the time my flesh was so strong and my spirit too weak for me to see truth.
I'd advise any one thinking about joining to really examine your faith to see if you are truly seeking Christ or to please your own desires. Humble yourself, pray, and seek His face. He will guide those who love Him into all truth.
May God bless you <3
Be encouraged darling! I'm 21 years old and I crossed Spring 2010 and that summer God snatched me up! so I feel you. I came online to hear what other people had to say about what I know God already revealed to me and I can tell you that it is so on point! NOBODY could tell me that it was wrong to be in an AKA. NO ONE, BUT GOD STEPPED IN and opened my eyes himself. So I say to you, be encouraged! I dealt with pretty much the same thing you dealt with and a lot of my "sisters" turned their backs on me; but God is so using me as a light on my campus and has placed such beautiful people in my life for me to pour into and for them to pour into me. I don't know you but I just want to say that I love you and am proud of you for your obedience to God according to His word. :)
Hi Anonymous,
I am not the author of these videos, but I will make sure that she gets your comments.
In the meantime, continue to go on with God. You are embarking on a wonderful, life-changing, and blessed journey which will not only never leave you the same, but has the power to change the lives of others as well.
God Bless!
I apologize for the experience you endured during your short time with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. I have been a member for twenty eight years, joining with a graduate chapter. I have never witnessed or known of any of the evils you are describing. Due to the choices Adam and Eve made, we were born in sin and live a sinful world so its not surprising when people commit acts unbelonging of a christian. To be continued.. got to cook for my husband
Hello ML,
While the author of these videos does outline destructive & cult-like behavior she experienced as an AKA, that is not the reason why the AKA organization as a whole is against Christ.
Like all other Greek Letter organizations, it's very roots, rituals, and practices is steeped in idolatry. One cannot pledge one's life in covenant to the world and at the same time pledge one's life in covenant to God. Those involved in Greek organizations are worshiping idols, plain and simple.
You can read the following to better understand why that is:
What About Pledging
Thanks for commenting.
Latter Days you continue to knock it out of the park...
Honestly there are few Christian Blogs that are delivering this much Truth consistently post after post. Praise God.
It seems like it almost seems like every post is a confirmation to where God has taken me personally and our Home Church. From when I left college and came back home to now, It has been a crazy and wild ride the Holy Spirit has taken us on for two years now. (Well, not just two years, I've been home for two years)
Every since the Holy Spirit has opened up our eyes to where we are in time it's been one revelation after another, Amen! I won't sit here and tell you it's been fun. I too WAS in a fraternity a Sigma Tau Gamma. I came back home early from school 10 credit hours from graduating because I had conceded that I didn't learn a thing in school. I knew deep down fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. But I wasn't being told that, I was sold a bag of good and felt I was just there to punch my ticket and I drank because of it. I did what I wanted to do because I wasn't learning.
Then I came home, tired and depressed I lived in my parents basement. Then we heard Christ might be coming back! A year later we found out about 1 John 3:3 hahah
I had to repent of so much... I hit rock bottom and to this day I'm a work in progress. But I made the effort to learn really learn and study and live by the word and I'm amazed that just by trying God rewards, "seek and ye shall find."
I'm not the smarted 25 year old, but it doesn't take a genius to realize what goes on in the cesspools we call college campus's. It takes the Holy Spirit to help you realize the falsity in the masonic kindergardens of fraternities and sororities. Or to throw away every cd and dvd and most of your books, because you're done with the satan and you're done with this world, you've been born into the next! Amen and praise Jesus for his forgiveness.
Hi Jonathan,
Yes, thank God for His forgiveness!! While I didn't pledge, I did enough to make up for it. :-)
We are all a work in progress. I figure each day that we are given is a chance from God to know Him more.
When we step out in faith to stand on His promises, God delivers!!! It may not always be the answer we thought or the timing we hoped for, but He never fails. What an awesome God!
I can understand how it has been a challenging road, but praise God for bringing you through it! You will have a powerful testimony to share with others about God's saving power just because of what you have been brought through.
I pray that God continues to strengthen you and fill you with His Holy Spirit. Satan is going hard after souls, particularly on college campuses and your generation is going to be a major force in setting those young ones free.
Stay on fie for the Lord and never let anything put that out!
Much love in Christ!
I have been adding a bunch of "one more thing" comments lately. :-) But I wanted to point out one thing you have said.
It does take the Holy Spirit to open one's eyes about Greek letter organizations. We must pray for those who are in them or seek to be so that God will intervene and bring light. We have personally seen God do that in several lives over the past year for young college students.
Also, if someone is in such a group and does not understand why it is idolatry, please pray and seek God for wisdom. He promises to give it (James 1:5). You don't have to take any man's word. Just seek God yourselves.
WOW... I came across this point while trying to find an AKA graduation cord! I pledged in 2011 and I became inactive because I seriously did NOT feel like it's where God wanted me to be. Since then I have had more time to spend using the gifts God has blessed me with, more time growing and praying with my boyfriend, and more time with Him. My experience was terrible as well, and after seeing the comparison between the oath and Mark 12:30... I am blown away. Thank you sooo much for showing this; like you said, if anything is being kept in the dark, it should be brought to light. If more "Christian sorors" see this, they may think twice... which is exactly what needs to happen.
First of all, noone that is a tru Christian will associate nothing of this world and our flesh with God. I have been a Christian for many years and I am an AKA.
My relationship with God do not have anything to do with what I do as an AKA. As a christian, you work in the community and in the church itself. In the sorriority you do the same.
It is the choice of the individual if they do someting that is not christlike, I do not care if it is in the Sorriority or in Church seeting/duties.
God does not care if you pledge a Sorriority/Fraternity. He is Spiritual not fleshly. Everything you do is not Spiritual. Going to your jobs daily is not Spiritual but, you go there. You do not mix Spiritual thing with Fleshly things. If you were a Christian as you proclaim you would know better.
Hello Anonymous,
Your comments illustrate much of what is in error in Christianity. If you really seek to know the Lord and be known by Him, then ask Him what He thinks of your pledging allegiance to false gods and secret societies.
Being a Christian is not about keeping your "worldly", "fleshly" life separate from God. It is about crucifying that which is worldly or fleshly within you.
Everything you do should be spiritual. If not, then therein lies your problem. Only those led by the Spirit are the sons of God. If you are not seeking to be led by the Spirit in all things, then you simply do not belong to Him. We are to do "all things" unto the glory of God.
I do not say this to condemn you, but to implore you to come to really know Jesus Christ. Your good works - whether down in community, in church, or in sorority - are only filthy rags.
God does not allow you to have your "fleshly things". He calls that idolatry. Repent and turn to God, for the time is indeed short.
To say that greek organizations are not spiritual is far from the truth. They are; and they tell you so in the ritual books. As a Chrisitain you should be spiritually active in one way and that is toward Christ alone.
I'm not understanding how "Christians" are fine with pledging to the US and American flag every day in school, a country that actively engages in war, but it's apparently sinful to pledge to an organization that strives to better college and professional women, young girls, and other groups in need.
Hello Anonymous,
I don't pledge to the U.S. or the American flag. Yet that is not really the point is it?
Comparing ourselves to that which we think is less righteous doesn't make us righteous.
Further, a bunch of "good works" does not mean that God will overlook our idolatry. If so, then many Buddhists, Muslims, Wiccans, and New Agers are saved.
What is sinful is doing what God says not to do. Unless we obey God, no amount of good works will save us. If we truly believe in Jesus Christ, we will obey Him.
Don't worry about what man thinks, but what God thinks.
I just wanted to thank the creator of these videos for shedding light on this secret subject. I am a undergraduate student at a prominent university and at times I am tempted to pledge AKA. As I was unsure of the things that go on during the MIP I decided to look deeper into the sorority's roots. Right away my spirit knew that the sorority was not in accordance with the word but I still could not help but be drawn to it. When my flesh is weak I just watch these videos and they remind me of the oaths that I would have to take which are completely blasphemous in nature. That is enough to make me run in the opposite direction. I am so glad that the Lord led me to these videos before I attended one of the secret gatherings I was invited to as I was a prime candidate for the organization. I don't know if I would have been spiritually strong enough to walk away if I were already enveloped in the intake process. I pray that others struggling like me will have their eyes opened as I did. Thanks for following God's direction. May glory be to God!
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