The Oracle: Phi Mu Delta's Membership Manual

elieve in Democracy… a democracy characterized by the practice of justice in every
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of life. I hold that justice is the foremost principle to be considered in making my
relations
Believe in Service... service to the college; service to every group organized for the common
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service to the individual. I believe in service defined in the terms of voluntary sacrifice
good;
Believe in Brotherhood... Brotherhood that reaches beyond the limits of Phi Mu Delta and
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every man as my Brother. I believe in the intrinsic worth of the man at my side,
welcomes
hold these beliefs as my profound conviction, and I pledge my fellow men to live up to
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to the best of my ability.
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Mu Delta’s Founders’ Creed is unique within the fraternity world. While, most fraternity
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sorority creeds were written after their founding by members looking to summarize
and
clarify the values found within their secret rituals, the Founders’ Creed of Phi Mu Delta
and
written in 1899, by the men who formed the National Federation of Commons
was
We consider the Founders' Creed to be our legacy from them and cherish the values
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were passed onto us as Phi Mu Delta.
that
Founders’ Creed is expected to be known by all members
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the fraternity. It is recited at every meeting and at all
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is more important to remember that the Founders’ Creed
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to be lived through action, not simply memorized and
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It has no meaning if we do not act on the values that
recited.
claim to believe. In fact, we look like hypocrites.
we
of the fraternity’s greatest challenges is when our
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do not do what they say they will do. When we are
members
with our values, we will find greater rewards in
congruent
membership and people will see the true worth of our
our
THE FOUNDERS' CREED
decisions
a voting member of Phi Mu Delta, the student body, and as a citizen of the United States.
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believe in that broad conception of democracy which seeks freedom of opportunity, and
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recognizes no color, race, creed, or position.
for the welfare of those with whom I come in contact.
and in his ability to make good and justify my faith in him.
WHAT IS A CREED?
Creed is a statement of values. It is the public pronouncement of what we, as a fraternity,
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in and how we apply it to our everyday lives. Unlike the ritual of Phi Mu Delta, it is
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not a secret and it defines and clarifies our values statements.
WHAT DOES THE CREED MEAN?
ritual ceremonies.
organization.
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