My sister (who is Caucasian) is engaged to an African-American man. I personally have no problem with this, but my mother protests on the basis that God ordered the children of Israel not to marry outside of their group. I always thought that this was because the "outsiders" worshipped Pagan gods, and it was about faith, not color. Does anyone have Bible verses to back up either point of view?
2007-03-14 16:39:15 · 17 answers · asked by fairy*chick~ 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You are right about the ancient Israelites, God was trying to safeguard them from the worship of false gods & idolatry. God created all of us and no one is under the law any more. Israel lost its standing as God's chosen people long ago. God is not partial, so why should we be?
Acts 10:34; "At this Peter opened his mouth and said: “For a certainty I perceive that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him."
2007-03-14 16:48:38 · answer #1 · answered by wannaknow 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't have any bible versus to back it up with me, but people in the tribes of Israel and the other tribes married outside of their tribe all the time. It was about religion, not color. There is nothing wrong with a black man (like my father) to marry a white woman (like my mother).. No offense to your mother, but that is extremely narrominded and prejudice
2007-03-14 23:53:55 · answer #2 · answered by Lala 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Marry only in the Lord" and "Do not become uneavenly yolked with unbelievers" are both scriptures that point out when a believer, or true Christian, marries one who is not a believer, they would encounter hardships and trials that a religiously harmonious couple could avoid. It is about faith, and not color. Your mother has a backwards and semi racist view.
Congrats to your sister :D I hope she and her fiance` are very happy together!
2007-03-14 23:47:59 · answer #3 · answered by danni_d21 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your mother (no offense) needs to catch up with the times. Most of us are past all that racial nonsense. You could always approach this by telling your mom that her daughter is going to ultimately do whatever she wants. To maintain a good relationship with her, she should just get over her prejudice.
2007-03-14 23:44:00 · answer #4 · answered by KS 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you are correct.
God ordered Israel not to marry outside their race because of the nature of the Israelites: they were too easily swayed by foreigners and their idols. Besides, Moses had a black wife.
"there is neither jew nor greek, nor slave nor free..."
"do not call what [or whom] I have made clean unclean"
sorry, that's all I know from the top of my head
2007-03-14 23:45:01 · answer #5 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what a mother you have.....
that was the best she could come up with to hide her racisim!
One could only hope your mother would be happy for her daughter if this man makes her happy.
Guess it is not the case.
I thought that the bible said love thy neighbor......
NO wonder there are so many atheist around...so many people twist the bible to justfiy personal shortcomings
Hopefully your sister does not invite your mother to the wedding it should be reserved for people who want her marriage to suceed!
2007-03-14 23:43:59 · answer #6 · answered by lisa s 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Is your sister Jewish? Tell your mother to check out the New Testament.
2007-03-14 23:47:32 · answer #7 · answered by p_doell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your mother it's 2007 and to get over it already. Remind her that we're all Gods children. I wish your sister much happiness.
2007-03-14 23:42:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most people are not israelites so let her go ahead.
the Jews were the chosen and the laws were for them.
the Church is now the chosen and as long as they are believers it is permitted.
2007-03-14 23:42:43 · answer #9 · answered by Tribble Macher 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmmmmmmm well point out to her that Moses married an Ethiopean first. That will set her straight. Peace out............
2007-03-14 23:44:23 · answer #10 · answered by powerliftingrules 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋