Would you date outside your race or religion?

Question

Would you ever date or consider marrying someone outside your ethnic or religious background? Why or why not

I just wanted to add that I love all women. I am an equal opportunist.

Answer 1

Yes and i have, it is the most beautiful thing when two people from different ethnic, religious backgrounds come together....people make way too much of it and emphasis way too much about the differences....that is where the real beauty lies, i have learned so much, and vice Versa, my relationship has taught me so much as well as acceptance

Answer 2

Outside of my race or ethnic background, definitely. Outside of my religion, definitely not. I can get over backgrounds, but having entirely different spiritual beliefs can be a major hindrance. Especially in a marriage relationship, where kids, etc. can come into the picture. Some people can make it work, but when I marry, I want a soul mate. Someone who shares the same core beliefs and the same moral standards. It's just extremely important to me. I think it's fun to date people outside of your own race and background though.

Answer 3

Those that are "Born Again" Christian are warned not to marry outside the faith but a mild friendship with other beliefs is fine. Marrying outside ones race shouldn't be a problem if they know each other very well. Moses once married an Ethiopian woman and God honored the commitment. However, Aaron and his wife complained to Moses about the marriage and God judged them both even to the loss of Aaron's life after his Priestly robe was removed! Aaron's wife was struck with leprosy, but Moses prayed and she was healed. So, we see that God honors marriage between any man and any women of any race or National origin. God loves variety and His creation is so diverse that some think things have evolved.. ha. We are told to honor our commitment to a spouse as this honors God. As Christ said about the hardness of their hearts, marriage was meant to be for a lifetime, as long as both honor it and remain faithful.

Answer 4

Racially, yes!

I am a Christian and in the Bible it says to be equally yoked with other believers.

That doesn't mean I will not be friends with anyone, but marriage is something sacred and holy, and since I am a Christian, I feel it is a part of God's plan for me to marry a believer as well. It would be very hard on a marriage and difficult to marry someone with different beliefs.

Answer 5

Yep, I even married outside my race and religion. I think it adds to who I am and what I know... and besides that, without worrying about race or religion, I was able to find someone who looked at the world the same way and was just... born in a different place.

Answer 6

I look EXCLUSIVELY out of both. It's far more interesting, but I am not especially religious. I am Eurasian and can't date Eurasian guys because there aren't so many my age and for some reason it feels like they're my brothers. LOL

I would always prefer someone with a mixed race background and any major religion but not Satanism or something like that.

Answer 7

Of course I would. The only thing that matters is his personality. Saying no b/c race is like saying no b/c he's wearing the wrong socks.
With religion it'd be a bit more tricky, but as long as he respects my practices and my beliefs, I'll respect his. Holidays would be better actually, as there'd be twice as many to celebrate.

Answer 8

why wouldn't you?....love is suppose to be unconditional....someone could be different from you but thats why there is a phrase called "against all odds".... i dont wanna sound cheesy...but its just too tacky and unromantic that you would only date a person based on what they are regardless of who they are...its not right...if the only things that are keeping you both together is religion or race then its not worthwhile because at the long run...if you only based your love for that person because of religion or race then you're prolly not gonna be happy.... look at grown-ups who are like that today...when you see two people married because of religion or race...does it look like they have a spark in their marriage...chances are its pretty boring and there is no mutual and strong chemistry between the both of them....

Answer 9

Yep..there is no why, when u love someone or attracted to him/her, u wldn't mind what his/her background is..but of cos, the partner must feel the same. All religions shldn't be a problem bt i think the only religion u might have problems with is muslims. No offence.

Answer 10

I would not, not because I'm prejudice but because i am really only attracted to a certain look. that's just me. Black hair, light skin and golden eyes. maybe a little tan. my sister on the other hand is a model and she only will date black men cuz she cant be attracted to white men. but i guess that's all physical maybe if you were left alone to get to know someone against your taste you might fall in love? and then find them sexy. sooo religion I would never date a person into pagan weird ****.