My boyfriend is african- american and i'm white. I go to church and am totally a christian.(Pentecostal) I love it but they never mention anything about dating or anything like that when the couple are different races. Is it ok? Is it a sin or anything? Pkease help I have been trying to figure it out. Seiously though PLEASE help!!!!!
2006-11-05 07:18:56 · 36 answers · asked by jenna h 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oh my word! It is not a sin. I would make sure you both believe the same religiously!! Make sure you are both christians before you marry. If you do.
2006-11-05 07:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Way back in the day God forbid the ancient Hebrews from marrying outside their race in order that they didnt pick up any false religons. Of course it still happned. King Solomon comes to mind. This has since been fullfilled when Christ came.
Gal 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Gal 3:29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Also you should never let anyone judge you on what you should eat, or who you will marry.
1Ti 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
1Ti 4:2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
1Ti 4:3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
1Ti 4:4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
1Ti 4:5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
So to answer your question it dosen't matter who you marry so long as they don't try to tell you you shouldn't be a Christian or that you can't raise your children as Christians. That is where the problem would come from but that problem transcends pigmentation or lack thereof. But marriage should be between a man and a woman. Just want to make that clear
G-flux
God bless
2006-11-05 07:32:24 · answer #2 · answered by G-flux 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We recently had a very in depth discussion on this. Some people use the Tower of Babel as a reference against inner-racial marriages. The Bible only speaks of not being un-equally yoked. In other words referencing different beliefs. Over time man has imposed their beliefs of not allowing inner-racial relationships. If you saw a Latin woman and an American man in church together you never would think twice. Don't worry about it. Pray about it. Do what you think is right!
2006-11-05 07:36:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you asking us?
Have you thought about researching the Bible or even asking your Pastor?
The Bible does not make the racial distinctions that mankind does and only tells us not to marry outside the faith.
Is your Boy Friend of a different faith? That could make it very difficult. In practical terms, marriage is tough and needs to be worked on every day. Through in different beliefs, different backgrounds, and, unfortunately, different races and you could be facing some hard times.
Never-the-less, God bless you and keep doing what is right.
2006-11-05 07:26:20 · answer #4 · answered by deepndswamps 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more important question is does he believe like you do with regard to religion because THIS is more key than what color people are. Any mixed relationship is going to have challenges that are different than those with same race relationships. Just make sure that communication and religion are of the utmost importance in your relationship. Other issues to watch out for are money related issues and disciplining of children issues.
2006-11-05 07:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by I-o-d-tiger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seriously... Moses wife may have been a dark skinned Ethiopean
There is one race, the human race and comes in only one color melain...but many shades
you should be more concerned about whether the person loves God and less about the shape of the eyes or color of the skin
there are proactical considerations as to how well you too can work out differences in upbringing etc etc...but those are things that happen in any relationship
2006-11-05 07:25:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not a sin and has never been a sin. It was a taboo for a long time. But those days are over. You may date anyone you please. If your church objects then they are not a real church. Should that ever be the case find a church that is really religious and not just pretending to be.
2006-11-05 07:22:02 · answer #7 · answered by papricka w 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interesting answers. The same people who say it's fine now - they are politically correct - would be damning you for it 50 years ago (or 20 if they are from South Carolina). We've managed to get over that barrier - the color barrier - and now we're working on the other, like accepting homosexuals. Hopefully, the same open-minded Christians telling you here that there's no problem will soon be saying the same if your black boyfriend was your black girlfriend.
2006-11-05 07:38:24 · answer #8 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely is right!
The only trouble for christians is practising another religion...but if both agree and give education to sons about Christianity, is not a problem the color of skin....your heart speaks honest and loud.
Love him and be happy both!
The rest is nothing!
Bye!
2006-11-05 07:26:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a sin. However, be aware, many people commit the sin of bigotry and racism...the two of you need to brace yourselves for this, but stay strong and trust in each other. Best wishes.
2006-11-05 07:23:06 · answer #10 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋