I'm not posting so I have the opportunity to talk bad about my ex, but I do want to make a point. Not that my ex was a bad guy but he was slightly less motivated than most other 23-year-old males and that was a big part of our problem. However, despite his lack of motivation for success and his horribly lazy habits everyone seemed to think he was perfect for me. Literally, all my family and most all of my friends figured we would end up together. Let me also point out that he was white.
What does the Bible say about interracial dating/marriage?
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It is funny because the Bible actually doesn't directly say anything about interracial dating. AND NO IT'S NOT CAUSE THERE WEREN'T AFRICAN-AMERICAN, MIDDLE-EASTERN, INDIAN, ETC. PEOPLE IN THE BIBLE, BECAUSE THERE WERE.
It does mention in Numbers 12:1-16 God was angry with Aaron and Miriam for being unaccepting of Moses marriage to an Ethiopian (Cushite) woman. So in fact, as an argument I could point out that God is not okay with people who believe it is not okay to love or marry those of another color.
In the Good Samaritan story Jesus taught his apostles to show love for ALL kinds of people. It's funny because in today's world I think many people would rather the outside make everything look like it fits together perfectly than let whats inside be represented with a happiness that shows on the outside.
Many people argue that in the old testament in Deuteronomy God commands the men not intermarry their daughters. HOWEVER, if you take a closer look God is referring to believers marrying non-believers. This really made me think because I'm almost 100% positive some of the people who are judging me for my current relationship are in a relationship where only one of the people is a follower of Christ.
My new boyfriend, Bobby, is an amazing guy. He has two great jobs, a degree, works from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. the majority of his days, he always opens the door, pays for dinner and even offers to drive everywhere (literally I could say I was going across the state to see a friend and he'd offer to drive me there and come pick me up). He is always kind to me and provides so much support verbally to me and my goals in life. He is probably the funniest person (besides my own self) I think I have ever met, and his humor is truly authentic. He is next to me at church and we can talk about our christian walk with each other. He communicates with me softly and has never raised his voice at me, He respects the person I am. He plans the most creative and fun dates. He also has the curliest black hair ever, caramel colored skin, freckles (yes, freckles... he says he is a "bringer"), he has great muscle tone, he goes two-stepping with me and is probably a better dancer than I am, he's athletic and pushes me to exceed my fitness goals. These are all qualities that make me attracted to him and if you haven't figured out yet, he is not white. He is biracial.
Most of the time when we go out around where we live at, we don't get stared at, unless it's some old man who cuts us in line at the donut shop and then gives me a disapproving stare. As to say "why are you with that colored boy". A lot of the times when we go out, young guys will say to me "Oh, so you like black guys?" Um, no? Hahaha, I just like people in general regardless of their race. I have yet to introduce my family to him because I am scared of how that might go. I love them to death but they are very small-minded and stick to their beliefs that white people should not marry people of color. It is sad that we still live in such a judgmental world, I mean don't get me wrong over the past few decades there has been huge progress but as far as acceptance goes, some of us need to open our minds a little wider and let God do the judging.
Just a little food for thought.
God calls us all His children so we should really focus on being less judgmental everyday, cause you never know the friendships or relationships you could be missing out on.
