I am half Black and half Native American. I plan on marrying a white woman that is raised from a very conservative Christian Fundamentalist family. I am Christian myself, would I be accepted by the church that is predominantly white?
2007-04-05 17:58:52 · 31 answers · asked by Go For Broke 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They say they'll accept you but deep down I bet they'll be wishing you were white.
2007-04-05 18:03:30 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
It’s difficult, or even next to impossible, to pigeonhole Christian fundamentalist churches in this day and age. There used to be a time, say 20 or 30 years ago, were Christian fundamentalism were prominent in only in the rural backwater areas of America – regions of the country that were isolated from ideological pluralism and racial diversity. During that time, when Christian fundamentalism was mainly confined to such a setting, one could state with a great deal of certainty that Christian fundamentalism and racism go hand and hand.
Now, one cannot assume that just because a Christian Church is fundamentalist, that it would necessarily be racist. Christian fundamentalists are longer a monolithic group. Now Christian fundamentalists, of varying stripe have branched out far from their rural roots. They espouse a whole host of contradictory belief systems. Sure, there are still the bigoted variety, but there are also those that are open to all races as well. In fact many predominately black churches, the most popular being, T. D. Jakes ministries, can rightly be classified as fundamentalist.
Forget about whether or not Christian fundamentalists will be accepting of you because of your racial heritage. What you should be concerned with is whether they would be accepting of your ideas, especially if any of those ideas have a hint of modernity or progressivism.
2007-04-06 21:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by Lawrence Louis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The fundamentalists that I've met frowned upon inter-racial couples, and for some strange reason, the offspring of inter-racial couples, (my partner is half white and half east Indian, so I've seen the bigotry first hand.) From my own personal experience, I'd say that you probably won't be accepted. However, the open-mindedness of your fiance may show that her church less bigoted. I guess you'll just have to test the waters.
2007-04-06 01:08:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
generally Christian fundamentalists are people who believe that the way to understand and practice their religion is by reading the Bible and practicing what it teaches. There is nothing in the Bible that says they should not accept you, and in fact there is quite a bit in the new testament which says that all believers are to be welcomed because they are Gods chosen people, whether they are jews, gentiles, or anyone else.
that being said, I cannot personally vouch for these people and their ability to read the Bible and understand what it teaches. there are a lot of closed minded people in this world.
what I would recommend to you is going in there with an open mind and an open heart and people being the way they are you have a good chance of finding open minds and hearts waiting to meet you.
2007-04-06 01:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just want to give you something to chew on. I don't want to harass you, or insult anyone, but I only want to pose you a question. Do you really want to become a Christian Fundamentalist for the sake of your wife? I realize that you love her and all, but why should you change your moral and ethical values if you do not necessarily believe in the values that you are changing to? That is all I have to say, may God help you make the right choice.
2007-04-06 01:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by David W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't see any reason why not. However, being a conservative Christian Fundamentalist may not be what your faith tells you to do. I don't think that the church one belongs to (or doesn't) has a whole lot to do with the relationship between you and God. He knows what is in your heart. Just don't be a phony about things to please man. (or woman)
2007-04-06 01:02:38 · answer #6 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That depends on the congregation, however, if they are truly fundamentalist, there may be issues. Has your fiancee's family accepted you? They may be an indicator of their church's philosophy in Christian brotherhood.
There are always exceptions, and there are non-denominational congregations that adhere to the Bible. Many of these congregations have members who are mature enough in Christ to see beyond skin tones.
2007-04-06 01:06:45 · answer #7 · answered by Barry F 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fundamentalist covers a wide variety
I expect that they would
more important is that her family accepts you, all the others will too
2007-04-06 01:11:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a black fundamental Baptist. As Christians your church should accept you. However, it might take some adjusting to the different style of worship. Good luck with your marriage!
2007-04-08 11:56:15 · answer #9 · answered by kimicub1991 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christian Fundamentalist means .White only.
Similar to the term Manifest Destiny. That ment kill all the Indians and take their land ( they were Christians also )
2007-04-06 01:05:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fundamentalists aren't Christians, they teach hate , especially towards gays and Catholics (the original Christians) and Jesus taught love and brotherhood. Teaching hate in the name of Christ is anti-christian therefore you can not be both a fundamentalist and a Christian.
2007-04-06 01:05:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋