Hey BEAT family! Technical difficulties today but we got our video out. This is a question that so many people have asked me over the years that I finally got around to answering. Let me know your thoughts below. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

The biggest reason why I never joined a fraternity, aside from the immoral activities, was the secrecy of the process and the history of the organizations. It would have definitely hindered my witness! Much love brother Allen!

Short Answer no Long Answer Noooooo

I WAS A Q AND THE CLOSER I GOT AND THE MORE I SURRENDERED TO YAHUA ELOHIM HE TOLD ME TO TAKE EVERYTHING I HAD FROM MY FRAT AND THROW IT IN THE TRASH NEVER TO WEAR OR PROFESS AGAIN AND I DID IT WAS ALREADY ON MY HEART!

“Christ over culture”, hard

God has a purpose for your pain, a reason for your struggle, and a reward for your faithfulness. Trust Him and don’t give up. May God Bless You Brothers and Sisters 🙏😊

My brother made a statement about how he didn’t believe parts of the Bible. Please pray for him to he can find Jesus.

When I pledging, there was a moment that one of the sisters said something to the effect that I should be grateful for the sacrifices that the founding sisters made so that I would have the privileges they were affording me. I laughed and responded, "Ain't none of them sistah's named Jesus, and none of them died on the cross and conquered death and sin for me, so I don't need these and I surely don't need them. I know who I am and whose I am". I never looked back. I don't think greek societies are for christians, they make covenants to spirits, that's the big secret. they never tell you that until the very end. God tells us we are not to put any other gods above him. Simple and plain.

Since he won't say it I will! Christians should NOT join these organizations. I denounced my membership to AKA and never looked back. He's not telling people what we actually did when we pledged and the rituals and oaths we took part in. This video is actually disappointing

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Jesus is Lord. he has overcome Death, He has Saved Us From Eternal Punishment. Give Him Glory

No, they shouldn't! I spiritually denounced DST in 2013 and went through the official withdrawal process in 2018. Praying current members and those considering joining receive God’s Truth, so that they, too, may be delivered from the lies and bondage these secret societies bring. 🙏🏽

I denounced my co-ed business fraternity this year after I accepted Jesus back into my life & felt convicted! The origin of these organizations are not biblical and the process to get in is quite disturbing / demonic for many. Thanks for answering this question and sharing your experience!

Yes! My mom thought I was “doing too much” when I explained that this is why I didn’t want to pledge during my freshman year. Thank you for sharing this because I see so many proclaiming Christians saying there’s nothing wrong with being in Greek life.

Allen I absolutely love the fact that you don’t steer from difficult topics! I took a lot of heat for teaching about this but I wouldn’t take one word of it back. So so so many preachers coward down and water the word down when it relates to this. They try to justify everything you mentioned. The Word says what it says! The fact that so many young people are encouraged by Christians- pastors included to participate in BGLO, knowing all that it entails, is just mind boggling to me. Again- THANK YOU!

Thank you for this video brother Parr. I actually denounced and renounced my membership from Delta Sigma Theta a couple of years ago, after the Holy Spirit literally told me to do so. I then began to study the origins of secret societies (not just the BGLOs), and I was so grieved that I had ever taken the oath. In this last hour, we as Christians must decide who we are truly serving....man or God. It could be a truly difficult decision for many to leave these organizations, especially if they've been members for many years. But for me, it came down to who do I love more...and who do I seek to please - God or man? I'm sincerely praying for all those (even in my own family and circle of friends) to trust God, and do what He leads them to do.

Great video; however I am against Fraternities/sororities/ secret societies (you mentioned not being against them). I was once a member of Delta Sigma Theta. I renounced almost 2 years ago after being a member for 20 years.. I struggled with renouncing for years. One day, I looked at the ritual book and the scales were finally removed from my eyes. I realized I was worshipping other gods and it is a false sense of sisterhood, among other things. I repented and now I'm no longer listed on their roster. I thank the Lord for deliverance and for answering His call .

This channel is the most wonderful thing a have encountered.

I'm over here crying listening to this. I'm in my classroom having a hard time dealing with this issue. I have already pledged a Grad chapter of Divine 9. Like I'm still in my neo year and the conflict in my spirit has been bugging me like crazy. I have been saved for some years now but just recently really been getting into my word. Because of my choice to go with the frat and I am now fighting to keep my marriage and my mental health. Trying to detach me from this is hard. But your video helped. Thank you.

HAPPY SABBATH EVERONE !!

Ummmm as a leader and follower/believer of Christ you don’t have a problem with sororities and fraternities? Why???? Fraternities and Sororities are not of God......you said you resigned from your position as president.... but did you come out from amongst your fraternity.....did you denounce/renounce from them?

I pleaged grad chapter Delta Sigma Theta in 2006 and denounced January 2019 for the very reason God told me I had to choose. As I grew in my relationship with Christ he started revealing the strongholds in my life that I had to let go of. It wasn't an easy decision but I did make a conscious decision to remove my membership as a witness and testament to whom I really served the lord God all mightly. I contacted my sands and a few sorors and explained what I learned as I grew in my relationship with Christ. I informed them that I would no longer be their sands or soror but now their sister in Christ. Some recieved my stance and some rejected me. However I hold no judgement. It took me nearly 12 years to discover the deep dark truth. I was warn by my spritual father but I had so many greek chrisitan connections that I listened to them instead of God's word that clearly states why we should not be apart of secret societies. It's total deception and the way statan keeps us in bondage to the world. For all of those who have denounced and have made a decision to boldly proclaim your love for the lord by praying for those who have yet to come out I'd be more than happy to start a Christian group called Christ Cusaders where we come together and pray against this sprit of deception. We are not to judge but to walk in love. Trust me the power of prayer will remove the blinders off our bother and sisters eyes. Whose down?????? Love yall peace and Blessings Evangelist Terrece

I wouldn't align myself with any of those groups. There can be so much that doesn't represent Christ. I'd move as far away as possible

I’ve considered it but I was on the fence because some people make frats/sor. their life and only Christ is my life!

I was super close to joining a BGLO about 2 or so years ago. Me and all my friends were so excited to be going through it together. But I just genuinely could not shake the conviction that I had over it. And believe me, I tried because my flesh literally wanted this so bad! But I was doing some research regarding the rituals and poems that need to be recited and all the hazing (which every GLO claims they don’t do, but they do) and the Holy Spirit would not let me go through with it, so I dropped. Like you, I caught slack for it but like you said, it’s Christ over Culture. I have no doubt that these orgs do great things, but Christ is most definitely not at the center. Thank you for sharing this!

Thank you for your transparency and candidly addressing this. I pledged in '96 and the same questions and convictions stirred up in me. I have not been active in almost 20 years. This video is going to help someone make an informed biblical decision.

Thank you Allen for sharing this. I am so glad you are addressing this. Everything you said is on-point. Glory be to God that he is speaking through you so well. I personally witnessed this as well. At my liberal university, my freshman year I was peer pressured by my new friends and tempted for all the reasons you mentioned (identity, pride, status symbol, etc and signed up. Upon going through recruitment, I felt very convicted but still went through with it. Upon getting selected to join a sorority, it was through the initiation where I realized how satanic it was. I quit and actually later that year, joined a Christian org on campus, gained various internship experiences, joined other organizations and held leadership positions, completed over 500 hours of community service, and etc. I thank God and give him Glory for all he has done. To any college student reading this, I pray that God gives you the wisdom, discernment, and trust in Him because IMO you can do it all through Him because He will give you the strength!

It's even worst when your pastors & ministers are apart of these divine 9... looking for a new church home 😢

I thank jesus, that i found your channel. You have honestly opened my eyes to many evil that were around me. Please keep making more videos. As a younger Christian, it really gived some important messages.

And the weird part is that a LOT of Black churches (baptist and ame mostly) have a special Greek Sunday like once a year🤦🏽‍♀️... the idea of doing your “call” and hand symbols and giving shoutouts to each NPHC organization in the sanctuary never set well with me

Same as Masonry, I was a mason before being saved. I left and demited the organization due to the oaths.

Hey Allen, i truly appreciate your channel. It is so truth-filled and comes from a humble heart! Thank you for your precious work! God bless you!

he didnt say he denounce the organization and also he said he is not against the organization. Also he didnt say no you shouldn't join. He also said my fraternity brothers. He is trying to say no without saying no, while ultimately saying yes you can join at the same time. As Christians we shouldn't be trying to play the middle ground. This brother needs to totally denounce the organization. You can't serve two masters...

As a believer, I feel it's pointless and fleshly. It causes us to rely on people to gain access, to get ahead or whatever benefits may come along with joining these organizations. The safest place is to join and fellowship with sisters and brothers in Christ whose purpose is to encourage one another while advancing the Kingdom

This guy did not denounce the freemason which is what fraternities and sororities are. He sat on the fence without a clear-cut position and so I think I know exactly which side of the fence he sits on. This is why I would rather read my bible and allow the Holy Spirit to guide me instead of listening to any other!!

Man, you get asked questions that I never even thought of. Thanks for the info, God bless you.

Renounced sorority, sigma gamma rho...best decision of repentance!

Thank you for giving me a biblical perspective about these things, because I've tried asking frat brothers and sorors and they told me it was a secret. I'm a senior in high school, and at first, I wanted to join a sorority my sophomore year of college. Now, I can get that idea out of my head.

I was 5 years of chronic illness. Semi Housebound, lost my health, job, finances and my fiance left me. I couldn't even look at electronic screen for 5 minutes, or hold a 10-minute conversation. But God did an amazing work. And if he can do this, he can do it in you also. 😇🙏 I now have a Christian Channel where I encourage people and show them what God did in my life and that there is hope for you also. *Keep believing even when it's hard* 🙏❤️🙌 *All things are possible with God*

Man brother Parr I wish you had put this video out a year or more ago. My oldest son pledged to be a part of a fraternity and because I didn't know that much, my wife and I didn't object. However, I can see the negative effects its having on him and his faith. My prayer is that God will lead him in a similar way that He led you to get out of it.

I pledged 10 years ago to a Latina based sorority and was saved 5 years ago. I realized this in 2016 stumbling across an ex AKA KZfaq video. Really opened my eyes! We had similar oaths that sounded evil too, letters are of course deemed sacred, and club socials were a way to make money so we’re required to go. I lived that lifestyle and thought I was ok with God! Considered self termination when I realized all this once I got saved but I already graduated and don’t actively participate or rep paraphernalia. I did make some good friendships who will stay with me regardless if I leave. I love that you give ways for viewers to realize it themselves through scripture rather than saying yes or no. You are so gifted in your teaching and instruction dear brother! Your videos are so humbling and restrictive of showing biases so the focus is scripture. I pray I do the same with the little I try to share on IG & KZfaq. God bless you and your ministry.

This is something I have been struggling with ever since I joined. Thank you making this video.

Thank you for being so open and honest. I noticed you were Greek as I am also. I’m so grateful that you discussed this matter (and have been wanting you to!) as I believed you would have done an awesome job illustrating this topic. I was not disappointed. Thank you for not fearing “difficult topics”. I appreciate this channel so much and it helps me be a more knowledgeable Christian.

Great video, Pastor Parr. I pledged Alpha over 30 years ago. I too walked away after coming to the full knowledge of Christ. Fraternity life was totally contrary to my Christian walk. I applaud you for your boldness in teaching on this topic. Not many Pastors will touch this. God bless you.

This is literally the video I’ve been needing! My mom is an AKA and several other relatives who are Greek as well, and this has truly been something that I’ve been torn over as a Christian. I also have wondered a lot about Eastern Stars and masons sense my grandma and several other relatives are/have been a part of that as well.

Thank God for the wisdom and the understanding he has given Bro Allen to touch on some of the hardest topics during this new age living where so many bible prinicals are pushed to the side God bless you brother have been enjoying your videos

Tell the truth and expose the enemy!!

You always speak with clarity and wisdom brother. God bless you. Keep making a difference through these videos.

Make it plain brother!!!! I’m so glad you tackled this subject! Awesome message. This will bless many!!

I came across Endia Bass’ video on KZfaq which helped me with the understanding of the roots of Freemasonry for Greek organizations. I was never apart of either. However, my grandfather was a Freemason. I represented and denounced his oaths and involvement on behalf of myself and my family. I understand everyone doesn’t think it’s that “deep”. However, it was for me especially seeing some patterns in my family.

amen, be encouraged in the faith Brother Allen!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Thank you for this. I was considering pledging grad chapter but I kept having convictions. Your video has made it clear.

I was a HBCU in Oklahoma in 91 and I was encouraged to join Sigma... I wasn't saved back then but I knew not too then. Glad I didn't

Didn't think you'd tackle this! Let's go!

Allen you are sooo on point with your discussions. Great job with reseraching facts and aligning your conclusions with the Word of God. You're highly intelligent, articulate and have a heart for Christ. I am honorred to call you a brother in Christ and not surprised that you are my brother in greekdom. Stay on the wall my brother...may God enlarge your borders! You're uncovering truth.

I am so elated that you touched on this topic, and bravely shared your story. You are one of few people who touch on the hazing issue that is very much still active today, as well as the "Invictus" poem. Those were two primary factors that bothered me as a Christian, and as a Black Woman. I did not feel comfortable abusing my spiritual health, and I certainly didn't feel comfortable abusing anyone else physically or emotionally. It felt great to see someone who was a part of it say it was not good. There is also a lot of division amongst chapters of the same Sororities/Fraternities, particularly if one hazed harder than the other (or not at all) than you're not real to them!...And althought most Grad chapters often don't be involved in the same level of craziness as undergrads, they know about it, and dont try to change it, and many don't want to. They think it should be exactly the way it is. I actually founded a non-secretative Christian Sorority with my sister five years ago. There were some great Christian Sororities and Fraternities that were already in existence as well (they occasionally make errors too), but I saw a unique need locally that God was calling me to address.

You did not denounce joining them yet clearly they are open to acknowledging other gods. Your clever and may have learned to deceive too well, very smooth words. I cannot judge but this reminds me to not put trust in mortal men.

When it comes to fraternities and sororities, you aren’t just pledging your allegiance to an organization. You’re pledging your allegiance to the Devil. God tells us to not to love the world. Not to be worldly...This world has been given over to the hands of the wicked. When we try to fit in and be friends with the world, we make ourselves enemies of God. We’re called to be set apart. James 4:4 📖 "Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God."

Amen! Thank God for your courage Allen Parr to do this video. Thank you for sharing your experiences in order to help others not make the same mistakes. This video should make Christians think and pray before they act.

I genuinely appreciate you for being so transparent.

Thank you for always sharing great contents sir, you are a blessing Allen... I pray for more discernment before we make any decisions in Jesus name.Amen🙏

I needed to hear this. My great uncles and my brother are Omegas and I have considered it.

Ive read Pdalms 1:1 a million times and never seen it as explained in this video. The progression of walking standing and sitting in our thougjt processs. Excellent word bro!!!

This is very good brother, and lovingly conveyed. Grace and Peace!

Excellent presentation about trying to mix worshipping God and being committed to a fraternity and sororities. It does not mix at all.

Epic, God bless you my brother

I don't have a church home anymore because I moved to a new state, but I will say this... You are now my pastor! Thank You for this ministry, your channel is the Best thing I stumbled upon after praying to God for knowledge, wisdom, and understanding! I now watch your videos almost every day and now watch it with my husband at times. Thank You so much, I will be sharing your videos with family and friends. May God continue to use you and Bless you abundantly because God is truly using you in saving many lives. Hallelujah to the Lamb of God🙌🏾 Thank You Jesus for this ministry and this Pastor 🙌🏾

Brother Allen, Thank you so much for making this video! I've always wondered about this, but never saw a Godly approach to it. No, I am not in college yet, even though I am a high school graduate. I am so glad that me taking a gap year has helped thus far and will continue to help me to realize and regurgitate what associations God WANTS me to join. I would have never thought to have put it in prayer. Now, that I am thinking about it, when it comes to things that I have acquired weakness or are generally weak in/at, I would usually pray about it. But, you know what, this is God using you to answer a question that I have yearning answers to for quite some time now. Also, this is Him protecting me from the party life which I had recently prayed about. So, Thank you Lord for moving through Brother Allen to shoot this message! Even though, he said it's been years, to me it's perfect timing!

Christ over culture. I always love hearing you preach. Such a blessing!

Thank God for this video. Thank You Holy Spirit for You always talk to me!

So much truth here. Appreciate you speaking up.

Awesome video Brother Allen! Keep up the good work!💖

Thank you for this! I was told in church not to join Masonic organizations but no one spoke against fraternities or sororities, and I didn't get that. After doing my own research, I understood objections to Masonic organizations. Thank you for talking about this.

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thank you...Thank You...THANK YOU...!! As a Born Believer, this information wasn't new to me. As the Grandmother and Great Aunt of young people heading off to college soon, this video explained the facts about pledging according to God's Word better than I probably ever could have. I have sent them all copies of this video with hopes that it will clear up many questions that they may have with regards to pledging. Again, thank you and continue to share the teachings of our Lord.

This VIDEO WAS AWESOME AND ON POINT!! Thank you for not compromising

Thank you so much Allen Parr for this video! 7 years ago, when I was in university, I was highly considering about joining either PHI Beta Sigma or kappa alpha Psi fraternity. By the grace of God and with my family not supporting the idea of me joining, I didn't join those fraternities. Those fraternities are dangerous and they can cause one to loss their soul and salvation. Secrecy is not good. God wants us to be pure in him and wants us to be a witness to a dying world. As Jesus said, we are the light of the World. God bless you Allen Parr! Happy Sabbath and have a good and blessed weekend !

Why would the God of Israel, want you to pledge under Greek or any other God or nation?? That goes against the Bible.

Hey Frat, I agree - I pledged in 1988 and Invictus always pricked my 21 yr old spirit. Your commentary is spot on. This episode was very well done and keep on teaching.

Allen, these are excellent points, I will share this video with a relative of mine who is deeply involved in his fraternity. I know he will not appreciate it at first, but it is definitely food for thought!

I joined Alpha Kappa Alpha in college at the age 22.. and the reason I joined was because my mom was an AKA and their was Greek throughout my family..but that was before I came to know Christ..thank you for posting this video.. because there's been discussions on this subject i experienced within the past few years..⚔️🛡️

Same convictions... I innocently pledged delta and was taken aback by the ritualistic aspects of the process... later got deeper into my relationship with God and His Word and denounced in prayer. Unfortunately the orgs are clear idols that desire worship. When God asked me to choose I chose Him despite losing out on popularity etc etc... are we living for the approval of God or man?

Amen thank you so much for this message 🙏🏾❤️

Thank you so much for posting this.

Thank you for sharing this!!!!!!!!! That poem was one of the many red flags that kept me from joining that specific frat! I asked somebody from the organization to explain this quote and their reasoning for reciting this but their explanation was not enough to get me to join. Honestly, reciting this reeks of idolatry. In general, Panhellenic and National Panhellenic organizations are idolatrous. Just look at the joining process ( by “paper” or by the traditional hazing way). Essentially, one would have to deny him or herself and allow the organization to take priority over everything else. That’s Idolatry! Plus, When a person really studies and get down to the real roots behind the beliefs, chants, practices and ceremonies of these fraternities and sororities , one would discover these organizations do not mix with Christ.

I have been WAITING for this discussion. I denounced my org a few years ago because my spirit was so convicted. My whole process was HORRIBLE and there were so many times at which God told me to turn around but I pressed through. Ultimately, the origins of Greek orgs, the pledging process, the secret ceremonies, chants, the temptations, and the infamous poem invictus all point to joining being something not of God! Did you denounce ? I’m curious to know. Stay blessed

Thanks Frat! This was a great video! Love your channel!

Appreciate the video and your transparency, thanks ✊🏽

This is such a gray area issue because even if a person goes in to a frat or sorority, they may have the idea that they are pledging for the networking or for the sense of brotherhood or sisterhood but once you take the "oath" to adhere to the rules and regulations of the organization, you almost become bound by it. It starts to become part of the oath to participate in the activities even if you know it's not inline with Christian values. I wouldn't say these organizations are necessarily demonic but they can be misguided. The best thing is to go to God first and see how you feel after talking with Him. He will take you down the right path.

This video is an eye-opener! Thank God I did not pledge into any of these organizations while in college.

Amazing video! Thank you for your transparency!

Thank you so much I had to watch this due to questions about Fraternities and Sororities since recently our Pastor who is Alpha celebrated founders day at the church and wore his Alpha shirt at the pulpit while he preached. When I was young, I had pledged Alpha and the line dropped. I was a new Christian and I just prayed God is this what you want me to do? He told me no. Your video is inspirational and is good to educate others. Yes, I remember Invictus and think back wow when I was a new Christian (got Saved right after Highschool) I did not think of the poem we recited each time. Thank you again, for always bringing the truth.

This was interesting, I'm considering pledging AKA but I'm very firm in my beliefs. I just have conflict with the rituals, mantras and poems. Definitely making me want to research further into this.

I have struggled with this for YEARS! As I was undergoing so much in my life in 2012-2014, I felt like being associated with something ‘greater’ like the OES and greek life AKA would get me further than just being a ‘Christian’. This was going to be my way in for promotion, networking and doing well in life. The problem is, none of what I said just then or how I thought back then did ANYTHING to advance the Kingdom of the God. It was 100% self-serving and I admit that. Now I see I didn’t need that organization to advance in the workplace or life. Jesus said He knows the plans for me. I didn’t need this organization to serve in the community or to network. I could do that on my own or within the church or another organization/platform. Al that to say, guard your heart and listen to what is being placed on it! If these organizations exalt and love the one, true God JESUS, check the fruit! It doesn’t, from the words spoken, rituals participated in and they way those outside the organization are treated, how is that of Jesus? We have Pastors, civic and world leaders involved in these organizations and they promote it because they don’t know the real root of what it is or choose not to acknowledge it for what it really is. At the lowest level, yes it may look like and really be about oneness and brother/sisterhood. As you progress though and advance in position, at the top it is Satanic/occult. Make no mistake about it. The pledges are doctrine and propaganda used to change your Godly-paradigm. He read part of it on this video. How could any Christian hearing that, reading that or state that not feel convicted? The people overlooking feeling is because they want to. They need to really ask themselves they questions he put in this video because I guarantee it’s not for any reason that God can’t do outside of that organization. It is, in its most basic answer self-serving. It’s the esteem and praise that comes with being associated with that organization. All the regalia worn, the colors and fanfare. I just praise Jesus for the conviction, protection, and safety given. Seek Him out if you’re in that and pray for forgiveness. Remove yourself from it all together. Y’all stay safe and blessed because there’s a war out here for our souls!

This is a great video!!!! Thank you so much for making it!

Thank you for your honesty!

I can say straight up as a christian and follower of Christ our Savior do not join a fraternity. It goes against God the Father.

@The BEAT by Allen Parr...Brother Allen...why do you say you're not against these organizations? All you've said is on point to never join if we're a follower of God!! You should denounce your pledge!

Amazing teachings. Thank you brother 👏

Great video. Educating yourself on fraternities is important. May I also add, BE CAUTIOUS because how they operate can also translate to a religious mindset. In which case your pledges to a particular organization or cult could carry eternal weight! I recommend this video to those studying to be Jehovah’s witnesses.