2006-12-20 13:29:40 · 23 answers · asked by Thumbs down me now 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I agree w/ your question 100%. How can two walk together unless they agree? (How can a Muslim/Christian couple agree?). The Word also teaches not to be unequally yoked.
I can't imagine anyone in 2006 still having a problem w/ mixed culture marriages. They need to step out of the cave and join the rest of us in modern day. :)
(To the person who stated Genesis forbids mixed marriages. Keep studying your bible. Get the WHOLE story. :) )
2006-12-20 13:49:41 · answer #1 · answered by motherbear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I certainly do not agree with your contention that it's not OK to mix religions when you marry.
Just because you allow the writings of a long dead misogynist to tell you how to live your life doesn't mean the rest of the world has to go along with it.
If two people who love and respect each other wish to marry and they don't have a conflict with their religions, why on Earth should you care.
It was use of the same really stupid twisted logic that allowed people to feel OK about having slaves in the US even after it had been banned in Europe ....... wait, are you one of those people who thinks that if it's OK in the Bible, then it's OK with you, are you?
It's a good thing you believe the Bible says it's OK to have a mixed race marriage. My goodness, my wife and I might have had to leave the country or maybe I'd just have to do the brave thing and divorce her and hope that she could one day be free of the shame of having married outside her race.
You folks are really scary the way you decide what from the Bible is to be taken literally and what is just a metaphor for something else.
2006-12-20 23:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by Black Dragon 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is OK to "mix" races, as you put it, because we are all ONE race. The HUMAN race. It is not OK to mix with a non human as in a beast. (beastiality).
It is not OK to mix religions, because the husband and wife would be unequally yoked, or bound together with different beliefs. There is no head to that union, as each would want their own say in the religious upbringing of the children of that union. That's where the biggest problems set in. Marriage is an institution set up for procreation of the human race. The mistakes of the adults affect the children. Just look at the Nephilum. Fallen angels and humans should not mix. Different creations. Man and Evil Angel, both creations are sons of God, because God created Angels AND Man. Those sons of God, were caste out of heaven when they followed Lucifer, who is now Satan, which means adversary. The offspring were superhumans and superevil. God had to destroy them by the flood to wipe them off the face of the Earth.
Marriages that are unequal in beliefs would not last once the children are born.
2006-12-20 21:49:52 · answer #3 · answered by classyjazzcreations 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For those who have answered before me:
In the Old Testament, it was forbidden for the Hebrews to mix either ethnicity (as there is only one race-human) or religion. Their national identity was tied together with their theology, so to intermarry with one affected the other.
In the New Testament, in Paul's letters it says that Jews and Gentiles are one family in Christ, but we are still told not to be "unequally yolked" with unbelievers. This same principle applies not only to marriage, but to business, etc, to all aspects of life.
2006-12-20 22:01:26 · answer #4 · answered by Maine-iac 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Biblicaly ok"??? Gosh, what a relief to know that marrying my hubby is "Biblicaly ok". *roll eyes*
wow.
Y'know, my hubby (Black Dragon) and I have been best friends for a very long time, and I would have married him even if your bible said it was a sin that would mean that we'd burn in hell (which neither of us believe in anyway).
Do the rest of the folks here see why so many of us have little to no respect for anyone who would make every decision in their life based on this old book?
MOST PEOPLE DON"T CARE whether it's "Biblicaly ok" to marry whom they love. We love who we love.
2006-12-20 22:10:06 · answer #5 · answered by Praise Singer 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The reason you shouldnt marry anyone outside of your religion is because it causes a lot of problems. 1. how to raise the kids. 2. The matter of sexual purity before marriage. 3. going to church 4. family. 5. holidays. 6. personal growth. 7. relationship growth.
In the bible a marriage is something sealed by God. In order for a marriage to be good, both parties relationship with God must be good as well.
In my personal experience dating soemone with different beliefs as me ends very badly. Friendships work, but when looking for a life partner we need to be on the same page
2006-12-20 21:34:33 · answer #6 · answered by latenightdrives 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am a Christian that recently got divorced from my Muslim husband. We worked hard, but it was very tough trying to harmonize our beliefs. I do believe the Bible is absolutely protecting us when it states to "marry only in the Lord" or to marry within your religion. There are so many obstacles for married couples today, you shouldn't add to them if you don't have to.
2006-12-20 21:34:28 · answer #7 · answered by lampie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well Dear unfortunately it is very hard to live according to the Bible.Neither would be right ,The Bible says to stay within Your own tribe.I take that as race, religion,creed.If Love comes grab it , hold tight, it is a gift.I see no problem unless the mate is into devil worship.That I could not do.
2006-12-20 21:37:09 · answer #8 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I agree ....kinda.
Although mixing religions is against what the Bible exhorts
(2 Corinthians 6:14.15) it remains a personal decision.
If you want the hassle .....go for it.
2006-12-20 21:36:44 · answer #9 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hell, it's not biblically OK to mix different types of fabrics in the same garment. Verily, mixing religions must be an abomination unto the LORD.
2006-12-20 21:32:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋