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If everyone in the world looked the same and was brought up the same, that would be sooooo boooooring. And with no different race to separate us, the racist-mindset people would have to find some new picky way to separate everyone, and they probably would.
Maybe with no obvious differences they would base it on eye color instead.
Maybe with no obvious differences they would base it on eye color instead.
Racism is actualy one of the worst forms of blasphemy. The book of Acts says we are all created of one blood. The book of Galatians says we are all one in the spirit. So to be racist is to call God a liar and to call God incompetent. The Bible also says that hatred is the same as murder in the eyes of God. So, to be racist is to be a blasphemer a false accuser of God and a muderer.
Hey Everyone,
First off, let me make this extremely clear, that this particular thread is not to bring insult or hurt to any group of people......it's more a search for UNDERSTANDING.
Here goes!
Growing up, I was taught (in so many different ways) that Biracial relationships are no good.
In my own experience, I learned that this in fact is truth. (At least my truth) It seems when two cultures come together in the unity, there will almost always be a dominating culture.
One person always seems to lose theirself, and become "Sell outs" to their own....while the other coasts along feeling "Superior" or rather the "winner"
The "sell out" when confronted by their own, (whether verbally or non-verbally) behave like they do not remember who they are, and where they are coming from..and to their own are just rather embarrassing.
The other "Superior thinking" one is almost smug around their partners people, and feel as though they can say whatever they feel in their prescence, because, well, i'm with one of yours........not knowing that this exceptance is almost never mutual.
And then the "sell out" can't find honor amongst their partners people, because they too see themselves as "Superior" because thats what their relative(through the union) is, and in turn they try to impose, or put their controlling ways on that other party............after all, their culture is better, right? Wrong.
Our cultures are what keep us unique. Special. The way God made us. He wouldn't make us all so different, if he didn't see purpose in it.
Now here is the touchy part. Kids from Biracial unions! I have seen it time and time again.
The parents "think" that they are embracing both cultures, but this could never be. Just like no man can serve two masters, the kids almost always cleave to one side, while the other gets ignored or very little attention. How unfair.
When the products of Biracial families are with one side, they behave accordingly, and when with the other side they behave accordingly too, making them seem confusing and outcasted.
So people say, what are you? They say I'm both, when in our hearts we all know that, on both sides collectively, "You are not one of mine"
So lets bring this into Christian perspective,
How does God feel about us mixing cultures through marriage. Did he like it then? Does he like it now? Why would his views change if it has? why are there so many churches that seem culturally segregated if racism isnt STILL amongst us? Believers or not.why do so many of us still experience racism within our church circles? If you don't believe this, begin to look deeply into your church congregation, and mark the leadership in comparison to the congregation.
For example, Could a White person feel comfortable in an exclusively Black church, and vis versa?
Honest folks respond please.
Don't try to respond what you think others want to hear or what is socially acceptable, I want to know your TRUTH.
I'll Start. I think fellowship with all people is righteous in God's sight, while were all here together, but mixing in marriage is a no for me. You end up with resentment on someones part, the kids are confused(I know this personally) and I believe it's the best way to raise family in wholeness, without unneccessary Hurt and confusion. There such a beauty within the different cultures, why would anyone want to change that?
First off, let me make this extremely clear, that this particular thread is not to bring insult or hurt to any group of people......it's more a search for UNDERSTANDING.
Here goes!
Growing up, I was taught (in so many different ways) that Biracial relationships are no good.
In my own experience, I learned that this in fact is truth. (At least my truth) It seems when two cultures come together in the unity, there will almost always be a dominating culture.
One person always seems to lose theirself, and become "Sell outs" to their own....while the other coasts along feeling "Superior" or rather the "winner"
The "sell out" when confronted by their own, (whether verbally or non-verbally) behave like they do not remember who they are, and where they are coming from..and to their own are just rather embarrassing.
The other "Superior thinking" one is almost smug around their partners people, and feel as though they can say whatever they feel in their prescence, because, well, i'm with one of yours........not knowing that this exceptance is almost never mutual.
And then the "sell out" can't find honor amongst their partners people, because they too see themselves as "Superior" because thats what their relative(through the union) is, and in turn they try to impose, or put their controlling ways on that other party............after all, their culture is better, right? Wrong.
Our cultures are what keep us unique. Special. The way God made us. He wouldn't make us all so different, if he didn't see purpose in it.
Now here is the touchy part. Kids from Biracial unions! I have seen it time and time again.
The parents "think" that they are embracing both cultures, but this could never be. Just like no man can serve two masters, the kids almost always cleave to one side, while the other gets ignored or very little attention. How unfair.
When the products of Biracial families are with one side, they behave accordingly, and when with the other side they behave accordingly too, making them seem confusing and outcasted.
So people say, what are you? They say I'm both, when in our hearts we all know that, on both sides collectively, "You are not one of mine"
So lets bring this into Christian perspective,
How does God feel about us mixing cultures through marriage. Did he like it then? Does he like it now? Why would his views change if it has? why are there so many churches that seem culturally segregated if racism isnt STILL amongst us? Believers or not.why do so many of us still experience racism within our church circles? If you don't believe this, begin to look deeply into your church congregation, and mark the leadership in comparison to the congregation.
For example, Could a White person feel comfortable in an exclusively Black church, and vis versa?
Honest folks respond please.
Don't try to respond what you think others want to hear or what is socially acceptable, I want to know your TRUTH.
I'll Start. I think fellowship with all people is righteous in God's sight, while were all here together, but mixing in marriage is a no for me. You end up with resentment on someones part, the kids are confused(I know this personally) and I believe it's the best way to raise family in wholeness, without unneccessary Hurt and confusion. There such a beauty within the different cultures, why would anyone want to change that?
So yeah pretty much it. I think.
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My family is generation after generation of diversed "races". Everyone is still married and happily so. We have very little divorce. Infact the only family who has gotten a divorce was my parents and that was because Alchol-sp was a major problem. I married out of my "race", my sister married out of her "race", my two brothers married our "race". We all embrace eachother as brother and sisters of God. I do not see color or culture differences, but instead gender and upbringing differences.
Don't we all pick and choose what we want to take with us or leave behind? I read your entire post and gathered there is some confusion about learning to live with others views, others problem solving, others differences, others lifestyle, etc. I do not feel God's plan for differences in people and location is to blame for this. Sure he made us different for a reason, but that reason is above our comprehension. But, from what I have learned through my life is that he most definitely does not want us to be seperate from one another. We are all brothers and sisters through him. I feel he doesn't see us different with different ratings. I am God's mutt!
This is a little off topic, but one amazing thing about having different mixtures is that when God blesses our family with another family member to care for we never know what look we will be given. Fun bonus!
For instance, me and my siblings are very different. I am the only white skin, big blue eyes and blonde hair, my twin sister and brother are even different. My sister has dark brown hair, tan skin, squinty blue-green eyes, and her twin is tan with light brown hair, and golden brown eyes, our youngest brother has black hair, black eyes and pale skin. We all have different features and likes and dislikes. We are all different heights and body statures. It is great!
Any combination can work if God had it planned, anything is possible with God!
Don't we all pick and choose what we want to take with us or leave behind? I read your entire post and gathered there is some confusion about learning to live with others views, others problem solving, others differences, others lifestyle, etc. I do not feel God's plan for differences in people and location is to blame for this. Sure he made us different for a reason, but that reason is above our comprehension. But, from what I have learned through my life is that he most definitely does not want us to be seperate from one another. We are all brothers and sisters through him. I feel he doesn't see us different with different ratings. I am God's mutt!
This is a little off topic, but one amazing thing about having different mixtures is that when God blesses our family with another family member to care for we never know what look we will be given. Fun bonus!
For instance, me and my siblings are very different. I am the only white skin, big blue eyes and blonde hair, my twin sister and brother are even different. My sister has dark brown hair, tan skin, squinty blue-green eyes, and her twin is tan with light brown hair, and golden brown eyes, our youngest brother has black hair, black eyes and pale skin. We all have different features and likes and dislikes. We are all different heights and body statures. It is great!
Any combination can work if God had it planned, anything is possible with God!
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