2006-11-23 04:16:11 · 9 answers · asked by biggurl1on1 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
'Way back in the Pentateuch (first 5 books of the Bible) when God was giving His Law for the people of Israel to live by, yes, He did tell them not to intermarry with the other peoples around them. Hebrews were to marry Hebrews only. He was very clear on this, but they clearly ignored Him when they stopped following His laws at different points throughout their history. It's all through the Old testament.
That said, because I am not of the Hebrew race, this does not apply to me. It was never applied to all peoples -- that no one should marry outside his or her own race -- but was always restricted to the Hebrews as God's chosen people. Nowhere in the Bible does it state that races are not to intermarry, except for the Laws concerning the Hebrew people.
Christians should marry Christians, of course, but that's not a racial issue. If I were to meet a Christian man of another race, my religion would not prohibit marrying him.
2006-11-23 04:24:27 · answer #1 · answered by thejanith 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have read the whole Bible and I haven't found a thing against mixing races in general. I think there was a time He warned Solomon against foreign women and the tribes of Israel staying distinct but these were special cases. If you notice, God made one race in Adam and Eve and later in Noah and his family. When the tower of Babel was destroyed, the people were scattered across the world and their languange confused but nothing is said about their race changing. More than likely this is simply natural hereditary traits becoming more prominent in regional people groups and other traits becoming less prominent due to isolation of the group. This is a perfectly feasible way for the races to have developed. People who say they shouldn't mix are probably either misinformed or prejudiced. P.S. I'm a white dude.
2006-11-23 12:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by Captain America 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible certainly does not say that. Some refer to the injunction to the people of Israel not to marry with with other people groups, in the sense of their being idol worshippers - it is more an injuction against inter-faith marriage. Someone who is dedicating his life to living for the God of Israel, and wants to bring up his family in that faith, would find it awkword sharing that goal with a polytheistic wife or husband, wouldn't they?
There are even provisions in the Old Testament concerning how to go about marrying a person from another country or race.
Moses was criticized by his brother and sister for having and Ethipian (black) wife. They were strongly reprimanded by God.
In the New Testament we are told there that for those who are in Christ there is no longer Jew nor greek, male nor female, slave nor free ... So I couldn't see basing a belief against interracial marriage on the Bible.
I can't speak for other religions.
2006-11-23 12:22:41 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you that it doesn't say that in the Bible. It's the only religious book I read, so I can't speak to any other books.
2006-11-23 12:18:33 · answer #4 · answered by SuzieQ92 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The scripture 2 Cor. 6:14 "Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?" Is often reference in this matter as unequally yoked can mean in race-culture and religion-it is always a good idea to be sure you and your friends-romantic or otherwise are in one accord when it comes to culture and religion so as not to create a dissension and anger. Friendship(fellowship) is supposed to enrich our lives and help us maintain balance. If we associate with people we conflict with too often we suffer from discord and cannot find tranquility or peace of mind. It is more important to be in harmony than matched in color.
2006-11-23 12:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the bible forbid the mixing of religions, which usually were other races.....BUT.... it was not the race that was the issue, but the religion......there are cases where a mixture of races occured and the faith was the same, or there was a conversion and it ended up the same..... example moses and his african wife.... joseph and his egyptian wife, ruth (moabite) and boaz
2006-11-23 12:26:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That concept is certainly not Biblical. In Acts 10:34, the Bible states that God is not partial, but that in EVERY nation there are men who fear Him and work righteousness. Who are we that we should take it upon ourselves to do and act in ways that even God doesn't ?!?
2006-11-23 12:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by themom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt ever say that is you want to date some one of another race go ahead,it's up to.
2006-11-23 12:27:41 · answer #8 · answered by ms.redhead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I don't know of any that say that.
2006-11-23 12:18:28 · answer #9 · answered by tamana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋