Oath....

An oath…

Definitions:

1.     A statement or promise strengthened by such and appeal.

2.     The form of words in which such a statement or promise is made.

Synonyms:

Promise

Pledge

Vow

Word

By looking at these two definitions and these four synonyms the word oath carries a lot of weight and importance.

When I first became a new member of Alpha Gamma Delta and the Greek Community at The Ohio State University the last thing on my mind was the importance of the oath I was about to take. In reality I had never really thought about oaths. I knew that you took one in court, and that the president took one right before he was inducted but why did it matter? How can saying words have that much meaning behind them? I mean I had made promises before but  nothing as intense as an oath…

People take things like promises and vows too lightly. Think about how many get married and recite vows, but then turn around and get divorced, or you make a promise and then break it. Words are so powerful when really think about it. They are the core means of communication, so without feeling and truth behind them what do they mean at all? What is even the purpose of communication at that point? But to get back on topic without meaning and understanding behind an oath there is not point in taking it. Especially when it comes to Greek life, I feel that it is really important to know what your pledging to, so that you know what action are and are not congruent with the vows you are taking.

I think that the meaning of an oath, the importance of it, and the things that it is related to should be stressed more before someone goes to take one.