i am biracial i married a black man and have two children i was raised by white father and a thai mother i was raised in a all white comm. and attended white churches now that im older i live around a maj. white comm. i enjoy the white churches but feel that me and my family would not be accepted being the only blacks should i feel like i need to seek a black church just because we would fit in better i sometimes wonder if its just me with the paranoid problem or do they make me feel this way
2007-01-12 15:34:28 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am white and I lived in a small mostly white community once. The church that I went to was a Baptist church and there was one black family that also attended this church. They loved the church and the people in the church loved them. I don't ever remember a time when thier race was an issue. I can't say that this would be the case at any church.
I always try and remember that I go to church to strengthen my relationship with God and to learn the teachings of the Bible. I don't think race would have anything to do with what church you would go to, however as I said, I am white so I do not have the same perspective. I would hope that by now, all the people in every Christian church realzie that we are all Gods children. Whatever you do, if it is truly Gods will, it will be good.
Hope this helps!
2007-01-12 15:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by Van 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you should be able to stay and attend the church where you are and be accepted. Because you are married to a black man should make no difference and if so move on to another church and it do not have to be a black church.
2007-01-12 23:39:27 · answer #2 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm white, and when I lived in Seattle I went to a church that was predominantly Philipino. They treated me like everyone else. You might have a few churches where race is an issue, but in real churches, it's not.
Don't judge a church based on colors of the members. Give each church a chance on its own.
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2007-01-12 23:40:25 · answer #3 · answered by cirque de lune 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would hope that it is Paranoia but I do not know for sure. I do know that GOD accepts all people from all races. HE does not discriminate. I personally like a NON-Denominational Church here where I live. I want none of Man's input in GOD's House of Worship. HIS WORD is enough for me. If you are unable to find a non-denominational church just let me know and I will assist in finding one for you. Have a great evening!
Eds
2007-01-12 23:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by Eds 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any good church should not have any racial bias. If you have any problems of that nature, move on. There are plenty of fine churches where many different nationalities worship in perfect harmony.
At one point I was going to a large church in London, UK where over 110 nationalities were represented!!!!!!!!
2007-01-12 23:42:36 · answer #5 · answered by richard555 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one can make you feel any way!
You choose the way you feel! You are in complete control of your feelings!
I am in a biracial relationship. My girlfriend is black.
When we go out I honestly do not care if other people regardless of skin color do not like that we are together. Their opinion means NOTHING to me! If I want their opinion I'll give it to them!!!
As for a church why waste your time with an organization that is based on fear and lies! There is NO GOD!
Live your life and be good to those you love.
As for the rest if they are rude treat them as cruelly as you see fit!
Do not let others walk on you or it will be seen as weakness and more will do it!
2007-01-12 23:45:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
How do you know if you never try? Most churches today are not predigest ,I am white and went to a black church for many years and even taught Sunday school there.give it a try.
2007-01-12 23:41:14 · answer #7 · answered by Mom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Black churches are so much nicer. Real sense of community. I would seek a black church. They will accept you even if you are white. I am not relilgious, by the way.
2007-01-12 23:39:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Forget about racial issues, ask God for the right church for you and your family, whether it is a "white church" or "black church" it doesn't matter, God doesn't want colors but hearts, and the church have to be more united.
2007-01-12 23:38:50 · answer #9 · answered by Cranberrydude 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's a shame that churches are still so segregated.
But to answer your question - don't feel that you need to attend any particular church. Visit several churches and try them all out. What you may find might surprise you. Good luck.
2007-01-12 23:38:08 · answer #10 · answered by Krysta 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋