I am confident in my calling to sound a clarion call to followers of Christ in Greek-lettered organizations.
The confirmation of this calling is not only rooted in scripture and conviction of the Holy Spirit, but also in the frequent, unsolicited conversations I’ve had with "Christian Greeks."
Since my public denouncement in 2019, the number of these unsolicited conversations and messages has continued to grow. Many of these individuals are seeking encouragement to take the final step in following through with what they know the Lord has spoken to them. For others, their eyes have been newly opened to the contradiction of being a professing Christian in a Greek-lettered organization, or in similar societies. Over time or immediately, they begin to seek God's Word, often developing a contrite heart and a deep desire to remove themselves from what they now see clearly as incompatible with the faith they profess.
I have been privileged to celebrate alongside brothers and sisters in Christ who have come out of these organizations — from family members to strangers. While I rejoice with them, I am certain that the joy the Lord feels when His child returns to Him is far greater than anything I could experience.
Still, even amidst great joy, calling out ungodliness is not without its struggles — it is a spiritual warfare that involves righteous anger and moments of hesitation. It is not a wrestle with what God says about these organizations, nor a battle with the individuals themselves. It is a war with the spirit of offense, idolatry, and deception that so often ensnares them. I recently experienced this firsthand with someone still in the organization who was adamant about being both a Christian and a member. This encounter reminded me of the spiritual battle that comes with confronting the lies and strongholds that keep people bound in these organizations.
“I like that you were silent about it.”
Over the weekend, I ran into someone at an event who was part of the same sorority chapter I had once been in. Initially, it didn’t even cross my mind that she was a member, because I knew her from other spaces and through mutual acquaintances. She approached me with a warm smile and said, “I know you from somewhere. Don’t tell me your name, let me guess... Ashley?” I smiled and shook my head, “No.” She tried a few more guesses, finally asking, “What does your name start with?” “K,” I replied. She thought for a moment, then said, “Okay, just tell me your name.” “Kimberly,” I said. Her face lit up, “Oh! You’re a soror!”
I answered calmly, “I was.” She looked confused. “What do you mean?” she asked. With a gentle smile, I replied, “I denounced back in 2019.”
“Really? Why?” she responded, clearly curious.
“It’s not for Christians,” I said, briefly touching on how it didn’t align with the morals and values of Christ.
Her expression shifted, and she responded, “Oh! Well, what I like about you is that you were silent about it.”
I looked her in the eyes and said, “No, I wasn’t.” She was visibly shocked.
I continued, “My denouncement is public, and I openly share it with people. Some come to me directly with questions, and we have a conversation about it.”
She quickly became defensive. “I’m a Christian too,” she said. “I have the Spirit. I knew who I was before I joined, and that didn’t change anything.”
I couldn’t help but ask, “So, you study the Word of God and strive to live by it? Like, actually have a relationship with Him? You’ve read your vow...?”
“Yes,” she quickly affirmed.
Truthfully, I had my doubts. There was fruit to be observed from afar that implied otherwise, but I held back judgment. Instead, I simply said, “Interesting.”
I then clarified, “I’m not here to convince anyone” — there were now onlookers nearby — “but I’m confident in what God has shown me, and in what His Word says about it. I’m open to having a conversation with anyone who wants to hear it.”
The conversation seemed to die down after that, as someone who had been listening chimed in, agreeing that we each have to give an account for ourselves to God. She shared how she always tells her children that no matter what others are doing, they must do what God tells them to do.
She gave me a hug, and the young woman I had been speaking with disappeared into the crowd.
The conversation happened so quickly, and I was caught off guard. In hindsight, I realize there were so many things I wish I’d said or that I could have taken more time to listen. I wish I had asked more intentional questions like:
Who is God to you? What does it mean to have a relationship with Him?
Do you believe that Scripture is the Word of God and is authoritative?
Would you give up your sorority if you discovered that it contradicts the God you profess to serve?
Why would you encourage your brothers and sisters in Christ to be silent about leaving an organization they’ve realized is idolatry? Would you not want them to pull others out of sin?
As a Christian, are you more prone to question the validity of your God’s Word and the testimony of your brothers and sisters in Christ than to question your sorority?
Do those closest to you recognize you more as an AKA (or whichever sorority/fraternity) than as a follower of Jesus?
Are you more defensive of your sorority than of your faith and the Word of God?
These questions lingered in my heart after the encounter. They’re questions I wish I could have asked her in that moment, but I’m trusting that God will continue to work in her heart, as He does in all of ours.
“Cry Aloud and Spare Not!”
There is a deeper spiritual warfare at play when we, as believers, are called to speak out against idolatry. It’s not just about calling out what’s wrong; it’s about actively participating in the kingdom of God by living in truth, and sometimes that truth isn’t easy to hear. When someone encourages those of us who have denounced to be silent, it can often be a reflection of their own internal conflict—especially if they haven’t come to the same conclusion. It’s as if our silence could somehow make the reality of their own compromise feel less convicting, less uncomfortable. Is it an attempt to assuage their own conscience, to avoid confronting the truth about what they may be holding onto?
The reality is, the push for silence is not just a plea for peace or avoidance of conflict—it is a tactic used by the enemy to keep people bound in idolatry, to silence those who have chosen to walk away from something that has so evidently pulled them away from God’s will. When someone tells us to be silent about our denouncement, what they may not realize is that they are urging us to withhold the very testimony God has given us, the testimony of His power to free us from the bondage of idolatry.
When someone adamantly urges silence in our denouncement, especially when we remember how public their embrace of the organization was, it can feel like a contradictory stance. They were eager to announce their affiliation, their pride in the organization, but now they want us to shrink back, to hide the freedom we’ve found. It seems that the act of publicly embracing the organization wasn’t as much about the organization itself as it was about the validation it gave them—about feeling accepted, respected, or even empowered. But when the truth begins to settle in, when the Holy Spirit moves in their hearts, the challenge becomes harder to face. They are faced with the question of whether their allegiance to the organization is more important than their allegiance to Christ.
This is spiritual warfare at its core. It is a battle for the soul, a contest between the pull of idolatry and the call to follow Christ fully. It’s not just about an organization or a symbol—it’s about the position of our hearts and what we truly worship. For those who are adamant about us being quiet in denouncing, perhaps they are still clinging to what has been their source of identity and validation. They may not yet be ready to face the discomfort of recognizing that their identity is not in their sorority or fraternity, but in Christ alone.
As we stand firm in our decision to denounce, we do so not out of self-righteousness, but out of obedience to God’s Word. Our silence in this matter would not be an act of grace—it would be an act of disobedience to the calling He has placed on our lives. The grace we’ve received to walk away from idolatry is not meant to be hidden; it is meant to be shared, so others may experience that same freedom.
“Rejoicing Over One”
As I left the event, reflecting on my conversation with the young lady, I had no idea that the night was about to take another turn. Just moments after I walked away from that exchange, I found myself on a call with an older gentleman, a leader in the Christian church, who is also deeply involved in the Masonic Lodge. We’ve been having ongoing conversations for months now, with me answering his questions and sending him resources, all while sharing what God has revealed to me about the incompatibility of Christianity and secret societies.
That same night, in a moment that felt almost ironic, this gentleman asked me to help him write his denouncement letter. He wants to submit it this week.
Glory to God.
In that moment, I was struck by the contrast. On one hand, there’s the pressure from those who are still in these organizations, pushing for silence and complacency in the face of the truth. On the other hand, there’s the powerful testimony of God’s grace at work in someone’s heart, leading them out of spiritual darkness and into the light of truth. It’s a reminder that God is always at work, even when we least expect it, and He is faithful to guide those who earnestly seek Him, no matter where they are.
What a beautiful reminder that the battle is not ours to fight alone. God is in the business of breaking chains, and He is calling His people to stand firm in their faith, to speak truth in love, and to trust that He will do the rest.
