What are your views on a mixed race marriage?Take into consideration they are both christians and in love.?

Question

Scenario:
They are a black and white couple.
And they are deeply in love.

Lets here your views

Answer 1

I think that's the type of marriage God intended, two people who love each other.
What better way is there to marry the person you want to spend the rest of your life with to take part in God's work by creating life?

Race shouldn't be a factor.

Answer 2

You have not stated where they are from. The culture in which they live may impact their lives together.

I am puzzled by all the "love is all that matters" answers. If it was true that "love is all that matters" the divorce rate in the United States wouldn't be so staggering.

The reality is that the emotion of love often leaves people with the illusion that nothing else matters. But with time other issues become a part of their daily lives and add stress to the relationship. Living in a culture that mocks the children of a mixed marriage can be a stress that can either draw a couple together or tear them apart.

Family can be a part of the picture. Many blacks resent marriage outside their race as do whites. The lack of family support is certainly something that needs to be considered.

I'm simply saying that on the surface, I am not opposed to interracial marriage and would have married that way if God had lead me there. But to simply say that "love is all that matters" is misleading in my opinion. There are many things that couples need to consider when marrying.

Pastor John

Answer 3

Why would that be a problem - especially for Christians? I know there are Christians out there that frown on a Christian marrying an unbeliever, thinking that the non-believer will drag the Christian into spiritual darkness or some such thing.

But if they both believe in Jesus, then they are considered children of G-d and saved by the blood of Jesus. They would be considered not having any barriers between them - they would be on equal ground, equally yoked.

Depsite the air of tolerance this country gives out, I can tell you that they will met with disapproval. It doesn't matter what part of the country you are in, north or south or west - people will exist that still see race first. Personal experience on that one. Don't let that stop you - just be aware and let it go.

Answer 4

ANY marriage requires love and a willingness to put that person first. Willing to share who you are with that one and whatever you want OUT of the marriage should be what you yourself PUT IN to it.
Having the Lord as your foundation and your supply during your marriage will make any one work. It does not matter if you are of different races. Being the same does not necessarily mean a successful marriage. Its up the the individuals and how they work together IN the Lord to make their marraige beautiful and a place where children will grow well and happily

All the best in your life:)
always
sandy

Answer 5

This is a non-issue or at least, it should be a non-issue unless the society in which they live practise racism.
Their religious affiliation or lack thereof should have absolutely no bearing on this question unless again, that religion promotes racist policies - I'm not making that judgement here, just speaking hypothetically.

Answer 6

What is marriage but a merger , love conquers all. Some don't believe in the mixing of blood but we all came from one blood and others think cultures should remain pure but love will light the path and eliminate all doubts with time. Love is also blind, so be sure, its not lust.

Answer 7

Colour is no issues, they are in love, Christians, what can go wrong there. They are apparently on the same direction of life, so let them rejoice and God Bless Them.

Answer 8

Why on earth should I "take into consideration they are both christians"?

My hubby and I are a "mixed race" couple, and we're both Pagan.

I think people should marry whom they wish to marry, and the State should keep it's nose out of it (provided they are both consenting adults).

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BTW, hubby and I have a wedding anniversary date of June 12th. Some of you will get the reference, and some will have to look it up (try a search on Loving vs Virginia)

Answer 9

My view is that their religion has nothing to do with it being OK. The fact that they love each other,are compatable and willing to do the work needed to make their marriage work, is all two people need.

Answer 10

If God didn't condemn Moses for having a black wife, than why should we condemn mixed marriages.